In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Cape Verde, Messi scored in the first half to give Argentina the lead. He has now scored in 8 consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, setting a new all-time record.

Messi's goals in his last 8 FIFA World Cup matches

2022 Round of 16 vs. Australia: 1 goal

2022 Quarter-finals vs. Netherlands: 1 goal

2022 Semi-final vs. Croatia: 1 goal

2022 Final vs. France: 2 goals

2026 Group Stage vs. Algeria: 3 goals

2026 Group Stage vs. Austria: 2 goals

2026 Group Stage vs. Jordan: 1 goal

2026 Round of 16 vs. Cape Verde: 1 goal (so far)

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