Messi and Molina celebrate Argentina's opener
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with right-back Nahuel Molina after finding the net in the round of 32 clash against Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with right-back Nahuel Molina after finding the net in the round of 32 clash against Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi goes through his pre-match warm-up routine ahead of Argentina's round of 32 fixture against Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi shoots and scores past Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha during the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Miami Stadium, on 3 July 2026.
An Argentina supporter gathers at Miami Stadium ahead of the round of 32 meeting with Cabo Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi and Nahuel Molina share another celebratory moment following a goal in the round of 32 contest between Argentina and Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi is surrounded by Argentina teammates in a group celebration after scoring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi and midfielder Rodrigo de Paul celebrate together after Argentina score in the round of 32 against Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Deroy Duarte of Cabo Verde challenges Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina in an aerial duel during the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Miami Stadium, on 3 July 2026.
The Argentina squad rushes to Lionel Messi in a wide team huddle following his goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi steps onto the pitch at Miami Stadium ahead of Argentina's round of 32 contest against Cabo Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi of Argentina helps Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cabo Verde back to his feet during the round of 32 at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Jovane Cabral of Cabo Verde goes to ground during the round of 32 clash against Argentina at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Cabo Verde starting eleven lines up for the official team photograph ahead of their round of 32 fixture against Argentina at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi is pictured in the pre-match build-up before Argentina take on Cabo Verde in the round of 32 at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026.
Lionel Messi of Argentina challenges Diney Borges of Cabo Verde for possession during the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Miami Stadium, on 3 July 2026.
Ryan Mendes of Cabo Verde brings the ball under control during the round of 32 against Argentina at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.