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Defending World Cup champion Argentina and Lionel Messi are pushed to the limit in extra time before edging tiny Cape Verde 3-2 in an instant classic.

Cape Verde’s magical ride ended Friday in the Round of 32, with the Blue Sharks falling to Lionel Messi and defending World Cup champion Argentina — as most expected. Final score: Champions 3, Cinderellas 2, in extra time — as probably very few expected.

The World Cup is down to 16 teams after several exhilarating matches in the knockout round. The round of 32 began with host country Canada edging South Africa and ended with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0.

It's Lionel Messi and Argentina vs Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Follow for live updates, highlights and analysis from Miami.

Following Argentina's tougher-than-expected Round of 32 win over Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, Lionel Messi gave his thoughts on the performance and what la Albiceleste has to do moving forward in the tournament.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same. A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink.

Vozinha spoke about Cape Verde's "sad" World Cup loss to Argentina and facing soccer great Lionel Messi in the Round of 32.

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Cape Verde looks to pull off the greatest upset in history against Messi and Argentina. Follow along live

The Blue Sharks pushed Lionel Messi and the reigning champions to the absolute limit before bowing out in an emotional round of 32 clash