Argentina, Messi survive Cape Verde in Miami World Cup epic
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Lisandro Martínez put Argentina back in front early in extra time against Cape Verde.
Just as Cape Verde was lining up against the defending champions, Argentina, their head coach Bubista was continuing his tradition of handing gifts to opposition coaches. Bubista’s team has gone from an unknown island to one of the most loved underdogs at the World Cup thanks to excellent performances on the field and even more heartwarming stories off the field.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 golden boot rankings on July 4: Lionel Messi extends lead after Argentina vs Cabo Verde heroics | Check top 5 list
The battle for the coveted FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot has intensified after a night of historic drama under the Miami lights. Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has once again reaffirmed his claim as the leading goal scorer.
Three journalists gave the Cape Verde manager an opportunity to speak about the sexual assault accusations against Ryan Mendes in New Zealand.
