Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-1 in knockout match

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Argentina defeated Cape Verde in their Round of 32 match at the World Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring two goals to lead his team to a three to one victory. Messi now has eight goals in the tournament, making him the top scorer. Cape Verde, which had a surprising run to the knockout stage, managed to score once through Helio Varela but could not keep up with the defending champions. In other matches, Australia faced Egypt, with Egypt's Mohamed Salah returning to the lineup after a hamstring injury. The match ended in a two to one victory for Australia, marking their first knockout win in World Cup history. Colombia also advanced to the Round of 16 by defeating Ghana two to one, with goals from Luis Diaz and James Rodríguez. This victory marked Colombia's return to the knockout stage after a lengthy absence. In coaching news, Julian Nagelsmann stepped down as the head coach of the German national team following their early exit from the tournament after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. The German Football Association is reportedly in talks with Jurgen Klopp to take over the position. Portugal eliminated Croatia in a dramatic match that ended two to one, with a controversial VAR decision disallowing a late equalizer for Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role in the victory, helping Portugal advance to face Spain in the next round. Lastly, Riyad Mahrez announced his retirement from international football following Algeria's exit from the tournament.

WHO:

Argentina

Cape Verde

Lionel Messi

Helio Varela

Australia

Egypt

Mohamed Salah

Colombia

Ghana

Luis Diaz

James Rodríguez

Julian Nagelsmann

Jurgen Klopp

Portugal

Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo

Riyad Mahrez

Algeria

WHAT:

Argentina defeated Cape Verde three to one.

Lionel Messi scored two goals.

Cape Verde scored once through Helio Varela.

Australia won two to one against Egypt.

Colombia defeated Ghana two to one.

Julian Nagelsmann stepped down as head coach of the German national team.

Portugal eliminated Croatia two to one.

WHERE:

World Cup

WHEN:

Round of 32 match

Early exit from the tournament

WHY:

Messi is the top scorer with eight goals in the tournament.

Australia marked their first knockout win in World Cup history.

Colombia returned to the knockout stage after a lengthy absence.

A controversial VAR decision disallowed a late equalizer for Croatia.

HOW:

The German Football Association is in talks with Jurgen Klopp to take over the head coach position.

Riyad Mahrez announced his retirement from international football following Algeria's exit.