Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.

For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (A.E.T.): The tiny African island nation hit back against the holders twice to threaten one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history before an extra-time own goal proved the difference

England’s bid to win a first World Cup in 60 years continues with Mexico next

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What a game, what a series of moments, what a display of spirit and skill from Cape Verde, a tiny island nation with a far-flung diaspora team, who took Argentina right to the brink of one of the great sporting shocks in Miami.How to tell the story of this game? Imagine being pounded around the head for 120 minutes, first slowly, then much more quickly, with …

THE ANALYST: Gilberto Mora was a name on the lips of a lot of football experts before the World Cup started. The Mexico teenager was on the first page of every tournament team-by-team guide.

Aged 76, the sequence is still clear in his mind. Steve Hodge tried to clear the ball, but could only hoof it in the air. Everyone was expecting 6ft Shilton to catch it, especially against 5ft 5in Maradona.

OLIVER HOLT IN MIAMI: Argentina and Cape Verde played out the best match of this World Cup so far when the African minnows pushed the holders to the edge of elimination.

Lisandro Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Deroy Duarte stuns Argentina as he equalises for Cape Verde during their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.

Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup game.

Albiceleste twice gave up the lead on frantic night in Miami

A Dallas police officer pushed their director Ibrahim Hassan and player Trezeguet in an altercation on Friday

Klopp was immediately earmarked as Germany’s preferred replacement after Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation

Cabral’s curler left Argentina stunned as the holders were pegged back for a second time in their round of 32 clash

The news comes after pushback against FIFA over a possible scheduling change

England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico will remain a 1am kick-off on Monday after confusion over a possible time move.

Fans back home facing late night as start time confirmed

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