Victor Vazquez met Messi when they were 13 at Barcelona. They were great friends and would share music and travel on the bus together

Even in defeat, the performance by Cape Verde — a tiny island nation off the western coast of Africa — will stand as one of the most remarkable stories of this, or any, World Cup.

The Argentina national team was in the gym Saturday after an extra-time win over Cape Verde that Leo Messi admitted exhausted more than a few players.

Charting the history and remarkable numbers behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry, from April 23, 2008 until

Messi's goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France's Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list.

Lionel Messi has unwavering support from his parents, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini. Affectionately known as "Leo," Lionel's mom and dad played a pivotal role in shaping his career, helping the 2026 FIFA World Cup player become the most decorated player in soccer and one of the greatest in the sport's history.

Skip Bayless hilariously wanted Taylor Swift to postpone her wedding in lieu of Argentina's clash with Cape Verde.

Following Argentina's thrilling victory over Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi had a message to share with Vozinha.