Lionel Messi, Argentina survive Cape Verde in World Cup

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Who will Argentina play in World Cup round of 16 after defeating Cape Verde?
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Argentina squad defeated 2026 World Cup Cinderella story Cape Verde on July 3. Earlier on Friday, Egypt defeated Australia on penalties in their own round of 32 match.

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World Cup what to know: Messi looks to add to career goals lead when Argentina faces Cape Verde
Cape Verde turn World Cup’s biggest mismatch into one of its greatest games
Argentina must play with the pressure of knowing that every World Cup match from this point could be Lionel Messi’s last, but it would be an extraordinary upset were Cape Verde to halt the holders’ pr...

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Cape Verde fans stand proud despite Argentina defeat
World Cup 2026: More Messi magic or will Cape Verde continue their historic journey?
Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead
Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list.

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The World Cup’s Smallest Team Just Scared the Champions—Until Messi Saved Argentina
Cape Verde scores World Cup goal vs. Messi, Argentina in second half

Everyone is asking this after Cape Verde's shocking draw with Spain

The Blue Sharks held a tournament favorite scoreless in their first World Cup match. Learn about the country behind one of the day's biggest shocks.
The Mail & Guardian

Cape Verde is redrawing football’s map

Cape Verde's football team, the Blue Sharks, has emerged as a serious force on the global stage, challenging traditional hierarchies with their disciplined play and historic World Cup qualification. This article explores how the island nation,
The New York Times

Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.

Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take on the defending champions. But its fans feel confident. By Saikou Jammeh Photographs by Carmen Abd Ali Reporting from Praia, Cape Verde A win in the World ...

Argentina's hard-fought win over Cape Verde raises questions

Argentina advanced to the World Cup ​last 16 with a 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, but the reigning champions left the match ‌with new doubts after being pushed to the brink by the tournament debutants.