Argentina Survives on Messi’s Shoulder | MLS News

Argentina edged out Cabo Verde 3-2 in a dramatic extra-time thriller, with Messi opening the scoring before Cabo Verde stunned the world with a stunning equalizer. Lisandro Martínez and Cristian Romero stepped up with crucial set-piece goals to seal the win, sending Argentina to the round of sixteen—but at a cost. The performance exposed deep vulnerabilities: Argentina looked shaky, overly reliant on Messi, whose absence from the attack often left them stagnant. Cabo Verde’s heroic fight, capped by a breathtaking goal, proved they belong on the global stage. While Messi’s magic carried the day, the team’s dependence on the 39-year-old legend is unsustainable. To repeat as champions, Argentina must build a more balanced, lethal attack—and fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66744cc0566a5c3c