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Argentina Struggles Physically but Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After Narrow Win Over Cape Verde

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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago

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Argentina narrowly defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to reach the 2026 World Cup round of 16, but faced widespread criticism for a poor physical and overall performance. Media from Brazil, Spain, and the UK highlighted Argentina's exhaustion and struggle against a weaker opponent, signaling concerns about their form going forward.

01Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after a 3-2 win over Cape Verde in extra time.
02The team showed significant physical exhaustion and struggled throughout the match.
03Brazilian commentator Rafael Oliveira called it a night Cape Verde 'choked' Argentina in a knockout game.
04Spanish and Brazilian media criticized Argentina's lack of energy and need for improvement.
05British media described the performance as a nightmare, with Messi carrying the team alone until now.
06Concerns are growing about Argentina's readiness for tougher upcoming matches.

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