Argentina vs Cape Verde live updates: Lionel Messi and the world champs continue repeat pursuit
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Key Points:
- Lionel Messi and Argentina are aiming to become the first team since Brazil over 60 years ago to win back-to-back World Cups as they start their knockout stage against Cape Verde in Miami.
- Messi has scored six goals in three group matches, maintaining his status as one of the world's best players at age 39, and is currently tied with Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot.
- Cape Verde impressed by finishing second in their group, ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, and will need a strong performance to challenge reigning champions Argentina.
- In the live match update, Argentina leads Cape Verde 1-0 with Messi scoring the opening goal in the 29th minute.
