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Messi leads Argentina against Cape Verde in World Cup last-16 race on Friday night

Lionel Messi, who turned 39 last week and has already scored six goals at this World Cup, leads Argentina into their first-ever meeting with Cape Verde, with a place in the last 16 on the line.

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Messi leads Argentina against Cape Verde in World Cup last-16 race on Friday night
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Lionel Messi carries Argentina into a historic first meeting with Cape Verde on Friday night, with both sides chasing a place in the World Cup last 16. Messi, who celebrated his 39th birthday last week, has been in remarkable form, netting six goals in the tournament so far.

The match kicks off at 11pm UK time at the Miami Stadium, with ITV presenter Mark Pougatch hosting from the network’s studio in Brooklyn. He is joined by pundits Ian Wright, Karen Carney, and Gary Neville.

Jon Champion takes commentary duties from the gantry in Miami, with Ally McCoist alongside him on co-commentary.

The winners of Friday’s tie will advance to face co-hosts Australia and Egypt in the last-16 on 7 July at the Atlanta Stadium.

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