Heart in mouth! Argentina edge Cabo Verde, reach last 16 as memes fly | OneFootball

The Argentina National Team punched its ticket to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Goals from Lionel Messi, Lisandro Martínez and Cristian “Cuti” Romero gave Lionel Scaloni’s team the victory in a match full of suffering, with the final sense of relief celebrated in the stands as if they had beaten Germany itself.

The match was far more difficult than expected, and the tension left fans frozen, imagining the worst-case scenarios. However, as is already customary in Argentine culture, supporters took it upon themselves to process the collective chaos and nerves through digital platforms with the best medicine available: an endless flood of humorous memes.

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From the drama of 120 minutes to digital wit

As soon as the referee blew for the end of extra time, social media was flooded with funny images and videos that perfectly captured the drama of the game. The main targets of users’ jokes were:

Beyond the laughs and digital irony, La Albiceleste accomplished its main objective on U.S. soil. The reigning world champion is still alive in the next round, keeps the dream of defending the crown intact, and its people can finally breathe easier as they recharge for the next challenge in the tournament.

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