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Argentina edge Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach World Cup Round of 16

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Defending champions Argentina survived a major scare at the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating debutants Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance to the Round of 16. Lionel Messi opened the scoring, but Cabo Verde fought back twice to level the match on both occasions. An own goal eventually sealed the narrow victory for Argentina. Messi acknowledged the difficulty of the contest and praised Cabo Verde's spirited display. The result keeps Argentina's title defence alive while Messi extended his World Cup scoring record.

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