Smallest Nation ALMOST KNOCKED Messi & Argentina OUT Of The World Cup

They were the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage of a World Cup — and for one unforgettable night in Miami, Cape Verde came within a single deflection of the greatest shock in the tournament's history. This is the story of how a country of just half a million people, playing in their first ever World Cup, dragged Lionel Messi and the reigning champions of the world all the way to extra time in the Round of 32. Led by their forty-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha — a man who spent last season in the Portuguese second division — Cape Verde drew level with Argentina not once, but twice, including a 103rd-minute strike that instantly became one of the greatest goals ever scored on the World Cup stage. Argentina survived, 3-2, thanks to a cruel own goal. But make no mistake: Cape Verde were the story of the tournament. This is how the Blue Sharks looked the champions of the world in the eye — and very nearly sent them home. Like & Subscribe For MORE Video's To Come! 1. World Cup 2026: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde - Reigning champions avoid biggest upset in tournament history (Sky Sports) https://www.skysports.com/football/ne... 2. Argentina break Cape Verde hearts in extra time at World Cup; Lionel Messi scores (ESPN) https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/i... 3. Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet) Stats: More Messi History as Scaloni's Men Survive World Cup Classic (Opta Analyst) https://theanalyst.com/articles/argen... 4. Argentina Vs Cape Verde, FIFA World Cup 2026: Round Of 32 Match Report (Outlook India) https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/f... #CapeVerde #Argentina #Messi #WorldCup2026 #WorldCup #Vozinha #CapeVerdeVsArgentina #LionelMessi #Football #Soccer #Underdog #bluesharks To clarify videos are made for educational purposes! Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.