Al Jazeera English • July 4, 2026 00:51

Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde

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Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.

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Sat 00:51 - Al Jazeera English

Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde

Sat 01:30 - Fox News

Messi, Argentina avoid a shocking upset in wild knockout stage match against Cape Verde

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Messi, Argentina avoid a shocking upset in wild knockout stage match against Cape Verde

Lionel Messi's historic 20th World Cup goal wasn't enough as Cape Verde twice equalized before an own goal in extra time sealed the win for Argentina.