Kylian Mbappe is one goal behind Lionel Messi in the World Cup record chase, but history shows scoring gets harder after age 31.

Lionel Messi’s goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy. His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on – and that accomplishment was anything but easy. Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career,

Lionel Messi etched his name in history, becoming the first player to score in eight consecutive FIFA World Cup matches during Argentina's thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde. His 20th World Cup goal,

Argentina saw off a spirited Cape Verde side in one of the most incredible World Cup knockout matches in recent memory. Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez struck in extra time for Argentina, either side of Sidny Lopes Cabral’s goal-of-the-tournament contender,

Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero.

Lionel Messi takes centre stage once again when reigning champions Argentina face African underdogs Cape Verde in their World Cup Round of 32 clash in Miami. The victor will face Egypt in the Round of 16 next week after Mohamed Salah’s men defeated Australia in Arlington.