Lionel Messi: 20th World Cup goal moves him past Mbappe

MIAMI. Lionel Messi scored in the 29th minute of Argentina's 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32 on Friday. It was his 20th career World Cup goal, two ahead of France's Kylian Mbappe on the all-time list.

Lisandro Martinez set up the goal with a pass; Messi controlled it and lifted the ball over goalkeeper Vozinha's left shoulder from close range. He's now scored in eight straight World Cup games, a streak that goes back to Argentina's 2022 title run, and his seven goals this tournament put him one ahead of Mbappe for the Golden Boot. Messi left the postgame news conference with a bump on his head, saying it came from an opponent's knee.