Messi on 3-2 victory against Cape Verde: We understood how to endure and succeed

Following Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, captain Lionel Messi remarked, "We were aware it would be a tough match, but we knew how to endure the pressure and get the result." Messi scored in the 29th minute, bringing his tournament tally to seven goals, making him the current top scorer.