Lionel Messi scored once and orchestrated Argentina’s attack for the full 120 minutes as the Albiceleste edged Cabo Verde 3-2 after extra time in a Round of 32 clash at Hard Rock Stadium, where sustained shot volume and creative supply decided a breathless knockout.
Argentina needed 120 minutes to beat Cabo Verde 3-2 in Miami Gardens and advance from the World Cup Round of 32. Lionel Messi opened the scoring before Lisandro Martínez and a late own goal sealed a tense win for the holders.
Lionel Messi’s 29th-minute finish and a 0.41-to-0.04 expected-goals gap underline Argentina’s control at the break, even as Cabo Verde stay competitive in duels under a compact 4-1-4-1.
Argentina arrive at Hard Rock Stadium on a ten-match winning run for a World Cup Round of 32 clash with Cabo Verde, where venue operations, South Florida heat, and contrasting tactical profiles will shape a knockout test in Miami Gardens.
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