- Argentina survived a classic scare — a 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde after Lionel Messi and late goals kept the tournament’s Cinderella story from pulling off a historic upset.
- Next up: Argentina plays Egypt in the round of 16 on Tuesday, July 7 at 12:00 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
- If they advance, Argentina could face Switzerland, Colombia or Ghana in the quarters and might meet heavyweights like England or Brazil in the semis — tough road ahead.
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