Miami, July 4, 2026 (AFP) - Cape Verde leave mark on Scaloni as Argentina survive World Cup shock

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2026-07-04

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said a dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde after extra-time to reach the last 16 of the World Cup had left a bruising impact on the defending champions. In oppressive Miami heat, Scaloni's side were pushed all the way by the African archipelago of just over 500,000 people. Lionel Messi's 20th World Cup goal and seventh of this tournament gave Argentina the perfect start. But the Blue Sharks refused to give up on a rema......

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