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Lionel Messi Acknowledges Tough Win Over Cape Verde in 2026 World Cup

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First reported by Walla · 6 hours ago

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Lionel Messi led Argentina to a narrow 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup, acknowledging the unexpected difficulty of the match and praising the opponent's strength. He stressed the tournament's competitive nature and the need to stay focused for upcoming games.

01Lionel Messi scored and assisted in Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup.
02Messi admitted the match was very difficult despite Cape Verde being a lower-ranked team.
03Cape Verde had previously avoided losses to Spain and Uruguay, showing their strength.
04Argentina struggled with ball possession and pressing, allowing Cape Verde to equalize.
05Messi warned against underestimating teams based on reputation in knockout matches.
06He emphasized recovery and focus on the next game after a hard-fought win.

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