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Lionel Messi Suffers Forehead Injury During World Cup Win Over Cape Verde
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First reported by Mako · Jul 4, 2026
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Lionel Messi suffered a forehead injury after a foul during Argentina's 3-2 World Cup win over Cape Verde but is expected to play in the next round against Egypt.
- 01Messi sustained a large forehead bump after falling on a Cape Verde player's knee in the 103rd minute.
- 02He scored the first goal and assisted the winning own goal in Argentina's 3-2 extra-time victory.
- 03Messi repeatedly touched his injured forehead during the match, showing visible discomfort.
- 04Argentine media highlighted the injury while Messi praised Cape Verde's tough play.
- 05The injury is not expected to keep Messi from playing in the round of 16 against Egypt on Tuesday.
- 06The match took place in the 2026 World Cup, with Argentina advancing to face Mohamed Salah's Egypt.
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