After scoring in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Cape Verde, Messi has now been directly involved in 12 goals in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages throughout his career, surpassing Mbappe and Pelé to become the player with the most goal involvements in FIFA World Cup knockout stages since records began.

With his opening goal against Cape Verde, Messi has now been directly involved in 12 goals (6 goals, 6 assists) in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages, surpassing Pelé and Mbappe (both with 11) to become the player with the most direct goal involvements in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages since 1966.

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