Cape Verde's magical World Cup run and goalkeeper Vozinha's heroics ended in the round of 32 against Argentina, but they pushed Messi's team to the limit. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The match, played in Miami Gardens, Florida, ended with Argentina winning 2-1. The game was tied 1-1 after regulation time, and in extra time, Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez scored the winning goal. Vozinha made several saves against Lionel Messi but could not stop Martinez's shot.
Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, advanced from the group stage to the round of 32, a historic achievement for the nation. Vozinha was hailed as one of the tournament's best goalkeepers, earning praise from fans.
After the match, Vozinha said: "We played well against Messi and Argentina. We couldn't beat them, but we can be proud. This is a great achievement for our country."
Argentina will face Brazil in the next round. Messi and his team aim to defend their title.