Lionel Messi explains how Argentina must improve after surviving Cape Verde shock

Lionel Messi has outlined how Argentina need to improve in ‘many’ areas following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Cape Verde after extra time in the World Cup 2026 last-32.

Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute before a Cape Verde equaliser just before the hour mark took the match to extra time as the Argentines were unable to force a winning goal. Lisandro Martinez took them back ahead only for them to be reeled in once more by Sidny Lopes Cabral.

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But, and own goal by Diney, deflected past talismanic goalkeeper Vozinha, was enough to send Argentina through against the inspired

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