Argentina Survives Thriller vs Cape Verde | MLS News

Argentina clawed their way to a heart-stopping 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde, with Lionel Messi scoring his record 20th World Cup goal and setting up the winner on a corner kick. The reigning champions were pushed to the brink by a gutsy, debutant squad that battled valiantly and forced a dramatic finale. Cape Verde’s fearless fightback, including a second-half equalizer, turned this into a global spectacle of grit and passion. Argentina advances to face Egypt, but this nail-biter will linger as one of the tournament’s most unforgettable matches — proof that the World Cup never fails to deliver chaos, drama, and unforgettable moments. 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/ee2491e7b4cfe8fb