- Vozinha, Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper, left the World Cup a national hero — a tournament-high 25 saves (including 8 vs Argentina and 7 vs Spain) and multiple stops on Lionel Messi.
- Tiny, lowest-ranked Cape Verde nearly pulled off the biggest comeback in men's World Cup history, forcing extra time after dramatic equalizers before narrowly losing 3-2.
- Messi extended his World Cup scoring record, but Argentina only advanced when Cristian Romero struck the 111th-minute winner.
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