Argentina edges past Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach World Cup Round of 16

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Argentina, the reigning World Cup champion, narrowly defeated debutant Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance to the Round of 16. Cabo Verde, ranked 64th in FIFA, shocked the football world by equalizing twice and forcing extra time. An own goal by Diney Borges in the 111th minute saved Argentina from what would have been one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

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Argentina logró su pase a octavos del Mundial tras una sufrida victoria 3-2 frente a Cabo Verde, la selección sorpresa del campeonato que puso a los de Messi contra las cuerdas llevando el partido a la prórroga.

Un gol en propia puerta de Diney Borges en el minuto 111 salvó a Argentina —vigente campeona— de una de las mayores sorpresas en la historia de la Copa del Mundo

El equipo, que ocupa el puesto 64 en la clasificación de la FIFA, logró igualar el marcador en dos ocasiones

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Argentina logró su pase a octavos del Mundial tras una sufrida victoria 3-2 frente a Cabo Verde.

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