Messi expected to urge Argentina to fix flaws after extra-time win over Cape Verde
Argentina is set to meet Cape Verde in the World Cup round of 32 in Miami, with Lionel Messi aiming to lead the defending champions toward a back-to-back title, according to NBC Sports. Earlier reports from the BBC highlighted the African side’s rapid rise and noted that the match would mark Cape Verde’s debut in the knockout stage.
Subsequent coverage indicated that Cristian Romero restored Argentina’s lead in extra time, leading to a reported 3-2 victory for the South Americans, while Cape Verde pushed the hosts to the brink before eventually exiting, as described by ESPN, CBS Sports and NPR. Messi is expected to warn the squad that numerous shortcomings must be addressed ahead of a Round of 16 encounter with Egypt, the New York Post reported.
