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Messi Plays 30th World Cup Match as Argentina vs Cape Verde Begins

Published July 3, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · The Guardian

Argentina begin their last-32 match against Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi set to play his record‑breaking 30th appearance. Lautaro Martinez joins him up front while Julian Alvarez sits on the bench.

The match kicks off at 6 pm local time (8 am AEST, 11 pm BST). Messi will mark his 30th World Cup appearance, the most by a male player, while Lautaro Martinez will be in the attack. Julian Alvarez is on the bench. Cape Verde will have midfielder Telmo Arcanjo on mobil? bench because of a leg injury, and Sidny Lopes Cabral will start at left‑back after returning from suspension. newsindata.org

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