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Argentina edges Cape Verde in extra time thriller

4 Jul

Summary

Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time.
Lionel Messi scored the opening goal for Argentina.
Argentina will play Egypt in the round of 16.

Argentina has advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a tense 3-2 victory in extra time against Cape Verde on Friday, July 3. Lionel Messi initiated Argentina's scoring in this thrilling round-of-32 match. Argentina previously secured wins against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. Their next challenge will be against Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 7.

Egypt also advanced to the round of 16, having drawn against Belgium and Iran, and securing a win against New Zealand. They defeated Australia in a penalty shootout in their last-32 match. Tickets for the upcoming Argentina vs. Egypt match are currently starting at $2,035, with 100-level seating priced from $2,948.

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