Reigning champions Argentina have benefited from a ‘dream’ run to the World Cup final that ‘needs investigating’, enraged Brazilians have complained as the knockout rounds get under way.
Lionel Scaloni’s side topped their group with a perfect record of three wins from three to secure their safe passage to the Round of 32, where Lionel Messi and his team-mates will be tasked with overcoming tournament minnows Cape Verde.
Should they beat the underdogs in Miami, they will face the winner of Australia vs Egypt in Atlanta.
It is a rather generous combination of games compared to other leading contenders to win the tournament,
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