
Argentina squeezes past Cape Verde in extra‑time thriller
Argentina edged Cape Verde 3‑2 after extra time in Miami, a result that highlighted the African nation’s improbable run and Messi’s march toward a World Cup scoring record.
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Argentina edged Cape Verde 3‑2 after extra time in Miami, a result that highlighted the African nation’s improbable run and Messi’s march toward a World Cup scoring record.

Argentina survived a dramatic comeback from Cape Verde to win 3‑2 in extra time, with an own goal sealing the victory and a place in the round of 16 against Egypt.

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