Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde's fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16...
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Argentina survived a significant scare, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
- Lionel Messi scored Argentina's opening goal, his 7th of the tournament.
- Cape Verde, in their first World Cup, fought back twice, forcing extra time and even scoring spectacular goals.
- The match was decided by an own goal from Cape Verde's Diney Borges following a corner from Messi.
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