Lionel Messi explains how Argentina must improve after surviving Cape Verde shock

Lionel Messi acknowledged that Argentina need to improve in several areas after the reigning world champions narrowly defeated Cape Verde 3-2 to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The match took place on Friday, July 3, 2026, with Argentina scraping through despite a scare from the African side. Messi indicated the team has multiple aspects to address before their next knockout stage fixture.