Argentina survives massive Cape Verde scare in World Cup Round of 32 thriller
World Cup 2026 Soccer Argentina survives massive Cape Verde scare in World Cup Round of 32 thriller By Associated Press Published July 3, 2026, 9:08 p.m. Add The New York Post on Google MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time. The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristian Romero’s header deflected off Cape Verde’s Diney Borges in the 111th minute.
- ▪World Cup 2026 Soccer Argentina survives massive Cape Verde scare in World Cup Round of 32 thriller By Associated Press Published July 3, 2026, 9:08 p.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion u
- ▪The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristian Romero’s header deflected off Cape Verde’s Diney Borges in the 111th minute.
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