Argentineforward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first player to make 30 FIFA World Cup appearances, score 20 World Cup goals, and score in eight consecutive World Cup matches (including the previous edition), after scoring in the team's 3–2 victory against Cape Verde in the round of 32.
Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi made his 30th FIFA World Cup appearances, extending the most in tournament history was the 20th of his World Cup career he also score in eight consecutive FIFA World Cup matches (including matches from the previous edition) after scoring in extra-time of the team's 3–2 win against Cape Verde in their knockout 32 round match.
Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomesthefirstplayertomake30 FIFA World Cup appearances, score 20 World Cup goals,andscore in eight consecutive World Cup matches (including the previous edition), after scoring in the team's 3–2 victory against Cape Verde in the round of32.