# Messi’s Argentina Survives World Cup Scare

URL: https://technosports.co.in/messis-argentina-survives-world-cup-scare/  
Published: 2026-07-04  
Updated: 2026-07-04  
Author: Raunak Saha

In a pulse-pounding 3-2 extra-time thriller, Argentina narrowly escaped a historic upset against Cabo Verde. Lionel Messi smashed records, reaching 30 World Cup appearances with a sublime opener. Despite Cabo Verde’s grit and stunning equalizers, a cruel own goal by Diney Borges ultimately shattered their dreams. The defending champions survive, but this clash will go down as an all-time tournament classic.