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The Argentina national football team recently secured their spot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Cape Verde ²⁵⁷. The match, described as a thrilling clash, took place at the Miami Stadium in the USA ². Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal during the game, which ultimately went into extra time ⁷. Cape Verde, making their first appearance in a global finals, put up a resilient fight, twice coming from behind before an extra-time own goal sealed Argentina's win ⁸. This performance garnered widespread praise for Cape Verde, despite their exit from the tournament ⁶. Argentina's president, Javier Milei, hailed the team's qualification for the next stage ⁵. Argentina is now set to face Egypt in the last 16 ².