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.
Lionel Scaloni pushed back on pre-tournament assumptions after Argentina needed extra time to see off Cape Verde, framing the win as proof that suffering remains part of the Albiceleste identity.
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.
Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a World Cup knockout thriller. Lionel Messi moved ahead in the Golden Boot race, yet the lowest-ranked debutant in the round of 16 wrote a story that reached far beyond the scoreline.
Belgium rallied from 2-0 down in the 85th minute to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time at Lumen Field, setting records for the latest comeback and the latest goal in World Cup history.
Belgium coach Garcia drew a deliberate parallel to Barcelona's 2017 Champions League comeback against PSG after his side rallied from 2-0 down in the 83rd minute, with Youri Tielemans sealing a penalty winner in extra time.
Youri Tielemans scored twice, including a VAR-backed penalty in the 120th minute, as Belgium rallied from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time at Lumen Field and advance to the World Cup Round of 16.
Nearly 64,000 fans at Gillette Stadium witnessed Germany and Paraguay play to a 1-1 draw, with the attacking and defensive tempo shifting dramatically over 90 minutes; organizers must prepare for 30 minutes of extra time and a potential penalty shootout.
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