Argentina Edges Cabo Verde 3-2 to Advance to Round of 16
Argentina defeated Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time to book a place in the World Cup round of 16. Moments before the match, centre‑backs Lisandro Martínez and Cristian Romero performed a secret water‑bottle ritual that quickly went viral online.
Coach Lionel Scaloni praised the gesture as a morale booster for the squad. The victory reinforced Argentina's strong group‑stage showing and raised expectations for the knockout rounds.
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