Messi Jokes with Journalist Sofi Martinez After Argentina’s 3‑2 Win

Argentina secured a 3‑2 win over Cape Verde to reach the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. After the match, Lionel Messi lightened the atmosphere by exchanging a playful remark with journalist Sofi Martinez.

'If I look at you, it’s because I look at you,' he laughed, addressing the circulating rumors. The exchange quickly went viral across social platforms.