Resolution criteria

This market resolves to YES if Lionel Messi scores two (2) or more goals for Argentina against Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match scheduled for July 3, 2026. Otherwise, this market resolves to NO.

• Eligible Goals: Only goals officially credited to Lionel Messi during regular time (90 minutes plus injury time) and extra time (if played) will count. Goals scored during a penalty shootout do not count towards this tally. Own goals do not count. Penalty kicks within regular or extra time do count.

• Participation: If Lionel Messi does not feature in the match (either as a starter or substitute), this market resolves to NO.

• Postponement/Cancellation: If the match is postponed or suspended and not replayed/resumed within 48 hours of the scheduled kickoff, the market will resolve to NO unless Messi has already scored 2+ goals prior to the interruption.

• Resolution Source: The market will resolve based on official match statistics from the FIFA Match Centre or other reputable sources of sports coverage.

Background

Defending world champion Argentina faces tournament debutant Cabo Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. While Argentina qualified after topping Group J, Cabo Verde pulled off a historic, undefeated run in Group H (holding both Spain and Uruguay to draws) to set up this knockout stage matchup.