- Lionel Messi scored and extended his World Cup scoring record, helping Argentina advance while staying in the Golden Boot race.
- Argentina survived a dramatic 3-2 extra-time win after Cape Verde twice equalized; the decider came from a late own-goal.
- Cape Verde — a tiny island nation making a memorable World Cup debut — pushed the champions hard, with goalkeeper Vozinha making 10 saves and the team becoming the smallest to reach the knockout round.
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