Argentina Beats Cape Verde, Heads to Round of 16 vs Egypt

Argentina lifted a hard‑won 3‑2 victory over Cape Verde in the round of 32, with goals from Lionel Messi, Lisandro Martínez and Diney Borges sealing the win in the 111th minute of extra time. The win secures a round‑of‑16 clash with Egypt.

If Argentina defeats Egypt, they could face Switzerland, Colombia or Ghana in the quarter‑finals at Kansas City Stadium on July 11. A semifinal would pit them against the winner of England vs. Mexico or Brazil vs. Norway, with the match slated for July 15 at Atlanta Stadium. noplasticplease.life