The sports world had its eyes on one of the best World Cup games on Friday night in Miami, when Argentina avoided what would have been the biggest upset ever in the knockout stage against Cape Verde. The African nation, making its first World Cup appearance ever, entered the tournament ranked No. 67 in the FIFA World Rankings. Argentina, the reigning champion, was No. 1. That would have been the biggest upset in the history of the knockout stage. Lionel Messi scored his record 20th World Cup goal in the first half to give Argentina its first of three leads. Third time was the charm for Argenti...
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