Argentina advances after extra time scare against Cape Verde in World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in an intense World Cup match on July 3, 2026, to reach the Round of 16. Lionel Messi opened the scoring with his 20th career World Cup goal in the 29th minute. Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral and Deroy Duarte equalized twice, but Lisandro Martinez's goal in the 103rd minute and an own goal by Cape Verde's Diney Borges secured Argentina's victory. The match highlighted Cape Verde's impressive tournament debut, featuring standout performances from goalkeeper Vozinha, who made 10 saves. Argentina's next challenge is a matchup against Egypt on July 7, 2026.
- •Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal in the 29th minute.
- •Cape Verde reached the knockout round in their first World Cup.
- •Argentina faces Egypt in the Round of 16 on July 7, 2026.
- •Vozinha had 10 saves, including five against Messi.
- •Martinez's goal and an own goal sealed Argentina's victory.
- 1:06 AMThe Guardian Sport — Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde
"Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Sharks doggedly refused to go away. Continue reading...
"Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 4, 2026, 1:06 AMCape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic
Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Sharks doggedly refused to go away. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:51 AMMessi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde
Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.
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