Lionel Messi and Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, avoided one of the biggest ever tournament knockout upsets by overcoming Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a jaw-dropping game.
Ranked No. 67 in the world, Cape Verde also surprised Spain in its opener, holding on for 0-0 and then drew with Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to reach the last 32.
Cape Verde was the smallest nation to ever make the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Tap the link in our bio for more highlights from the dramatic game. Photos by Megan Briggs/Getty Images and George Walker Iv/@apnews
Lionel Messi and Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, avoided one of the biggest ever tournament knockout upsets by overcoming Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a jaw-dropping game.
Ranked No. 67 in the world, Cape Verde also surprised Spain in its opener, holding on for 0-0 and then drew with Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to reach the last 32.
Cape Verde was the smallest nation to ever make the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Tap the link in our bio for more highlights from the dramatic game. Photos by Megan Briggs/Getty Images and George Walker Iv/@apnews
