Argentina Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After Grueling Win Over Cape Verde

First reported by Walla · 1 day ago

What happened

Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after a hard-fought 3-2 win over Cape Verde in Miami, with Lionel Messi playing a key role but admitting the team struggled to maintain control. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised the team’s resilience despite the physical challenges of extra time. Argentina will next face Egypt in the knockout stage.

• 01Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to reach the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
• 02Lionel Messi scored and assisted in key goals but admitted the team lost control during the match.
• 03Coach Lionel Scaloni called it one of his toughest games and praised the team’s character.
• 04Argentina struggled to press and maintain coordination, allowing Cape Verde to create advantages.
• 05The team relied on set pieces to secure the win, a focus of their preparation.
• 06Argentina will face Egypt next, who advanced by beating Australia on penalties.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew20 minutes ago

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