Messi comments on forehead bruise and Cape Verde match

Lionel Messi entered the Argentina match against Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup with a bruise on his forehead resulting from colliding with the opposing defender's knee. Despite the injury, which did not appear to be serious, he insisted on continuing the game and placed an ice pack on the affected area. Messi scored a goal to give Argentina the lead, bringing his total to 20 goals in World Cup history, before his team scored an own goal in the 111th minute to secure a 3-2 victory and qualify for the Round of 16 to face Egypt.

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