Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in Miami thriller

Argentina edged past Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic Round of 32 clash in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. Messi's moments of brilliance were offset by genuine fear among the champions as the debutants pushed them to the brink. The defending champions survived a major scare to reach the last 16.

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