Messi Quips Cape Verde Gave Him a Real Beating After 3-2 Extra-Time Win
Argentina scraped through to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time win over debutants Cape Verde. Lionel Messi admitted the West African side gave him a rough time on the pitch, joking that their tough tackling left him looking forward to swapping jerseys rather than swapping tackles. An own goal in extra time finally settled the contest and sent the reigning champions into the next round.
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