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Messi, Argentina hold off Cape Verde in extra time to reach round of 16

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Chaos in Cape Verde as stunning goal shocks Argentina

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Cape Verde fans go wild after goal vs. Argentina

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

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USMNT prepares for Round of 16

Monday, 8 p.m. ET vs. Belgium

How will the USMNT cope without suspended star striker Folarin Balogun?

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Balogun looks back on red card vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Grades and expectations

Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: Bosnia get a B+

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No matter the France result, Paraguay's inspired World Cup has been a success

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Rashford and Rogers 'ready' for England vs. Mexico earlier kickoff

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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino warms up for first pitch at Mariners' game

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World Cup Daily live: Argentina take lead late in extra time over Cape Verde

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