Cape Verde pushes Argentina to brink and Egypt eliminates Australia from World Cup, in photos | Sports

Underdog Cape Verde nearly pushed Lionel Messi and defending World Cup champion Argentina to a penalty shootout before falling 3-2 in extra time. Earlier Friday, Egypt was perfect on four attempts in a shootout to eliminate Australia and win its debut in the World Cup knockout round. The Round of 32 was set to conclude with Colombia taking on Ghana in Kansas City, Missouri.

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