Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach last 16
Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra-time to reach the World Cup last-16, with Lionel Messi scoring his 20th tournament goal. Despite the win, Argentina faced a resilient performance from the underdog Cape Verde side in a high-energy match in Miami.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the continued global impact of Lionel Messi's performance on the world stage.
Reuters, Miami PHOTO: REUTERS 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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