Argentina's World Cup Scare š„
Argentina scraped past Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time on July 3. Messi opened the scoring, Martinez restored the lead, and an own goal ended Cape Verde's dream after they equalized late.
The champions look fragile. Cape Verde exposed gaps that real contenders will punish without mercy.
Messi's side now faces mounting pressure in the round of 16. Every slip tightens the noose.