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2026 FIFA World Cup

How Messi, Argentina saved themselves from humiliation of biggest upset in World Cup history

No one could've predicted Argentina would nearly be bounced from the World Cup by Cape Verde, but the round of 32 gave us an instant classic.

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Burley: Cape Verde should be proud of going toe-to-toe with Argentina

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Gibbs: Cape Verde exposed Argentina's vulnerabilities

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Chaos in Cape Verde as stunning goal shocks Argentina

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Buenos Aires goes wild for Messi's opening goal vs. Cape Verde

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Cape Verde fans go wild after goal vs. Argentina

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