Champions Argentina need extra-time own goal to get past Cape Verde into last 16

Argentina's run as defending champions hit a speed bump in the last sixteen. Facing Cape Verde, the South Americans required extra time and a helping hand—a Cape Verde own goal—to secure a one-nil victory. According to Channel NewsAsia, the result underscores how tournament football at the knockout stage remains unpredictable, with even elite sides facing resistance from underdogs. Argentina advances, but the close call will be studied as a cautionary tale.

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