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.