Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead

ClickOnDetroit Sports · Tim Reynolds, Associated Press · Friday, July 3, 2026

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina narrowly defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time during the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Miami. Messi extended his record of consecutive games with a goal to eight and now leads the Golden Boot race with seven tournament goals. The story has no connection to Metro Detroit.

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