Messi's Argentina Edge Cape Verde in Extra‑Time Thriller

Argentina triumphed 3-2 over Cape Verde, with Lionel Messi netting his 20th World Cup goal to open the scoring. The decisive 111th‑minute own‑goal, coming from Cristian Romero’s header deflected by Diney Borges, gave Argentina the edge and a place in the knockout stage. umafrika.club

The victory keeps Argentina’s quest for a record‑breaking title alive, while Cape Verde’s spirited run – the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout phase – showcased their resilience and earned respect worldwide.