- Argentina narrowly escaped a historic upset in Miami, advancing after a dramatic extra‑time thriller against Cape Verde.
- Debutants Cape Verde (ranked 67th) pushed the world champions to the limit and were widely hailed as heroes back home and around the world.
- Lionel Messi scored his record 20th World Cup goal in the match, but the game’s narrative belonged to Cape Verde’s inspiring run.
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