Lionel Messi scores in the 29th minute to add his 20th career World Cup goal, extending a personal scoring streak to eight consecutive games. Multiple outlets report that the goal comes against Cabo Verde and is Messi’s latest contribution to his tournament tally. The scoring extends his standing among the all-time World Cup scorers, moving him two goals ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the career list. The outlets also characterize the match as part of Messi’s ongoing run of scoring across consecutive games, reinforcing his lead in the Golden Boot race. While the reports focus on Messi’s individual milestones, they consistently note the timing of the goal (29th minute) and the impact on the all-time scoring comparison. Overall, the coverage centers on Messi’s record-breaking total and the way the new goal strengthens his position in the tournament’s top-scorer race as well as his all-time ranking.