2026 World Cup: ‘Spain, Uruguay couldn’t beat them’ – Messi reacts to Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has hailed Cape Verde following their 3-2 victory in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He noted that it was not surprising that teams such as Spain and Uruguay were unable to defeat Cape Verde earlier in the tournament.
Messi asserted that his team was fully aware of the challenges posed by the newcomers, given their performances against Spain and Uruguay.
In a post-match interview, Messi conveyed his satisfaction with the win over Cape Verde, although their performance did not catch him off guard.
He remarked that his team primarily sought to maintain control of the game in a composed manner, yet they found themselves working harder than...