Cape Verde took defending champions Argentina to the edge of the abyss on Friday night during a pulsating last 32 tie at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Issued on: 04/07/2026 - 03:18
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The game in Miami started according to the script. Argentina skipper Lionel Messi struck his seventh goal of the 2026 tournament in the 28th minute to open the scoring. He collected a long pass on the outside of his left foot and swept the ball past the Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha into the net.
Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal at the 2026 World Cup. AP Photo/George Walker IV - George Walker IV
