Messi, Argentina avoid a shocking upset in wild knockout stage match against Cape Verde
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Lionel Messi's historic 20th World Cup goal wasn't enough as Cape Verde twice equalized before an own goal in extra time sealed the win for Argentina.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Argentina beat Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to Round of 16
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Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde
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