Argentina and Cape Verde into extra-time after 1-1 draw
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The round of 32 World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde is heading into extra-time after both teams ended regulation play tied at 1-1 on July 4. Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in the 29th minute, marking his seventh goal of the tournament and extending his record to 20 career World Cup goals. However, Cape Verde equalized in the 60th minute with a goal from Deroy Duarte. Argentina had opportunities to secure a win in regulation, but goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to keep the match level.
- •Messi scored for Argentina in the 29th minute.
- •Cape Verde equalized with a goal from Duarte in the 60th minute.
- •Match went into extra-time after a 1-1 draw.
- •Vozinha made crucial saves to keep Cape Verde in the match.
- 2:05 AMESPN — Argentina break Cape Verde hearts in extra-time
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi and Argentina survive World Cup scare as Cape Verde force extra time
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina into last 16 with dramatic extra-time win over Cape Verde
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina v Cape Verde into extra-time after 1-1 draw
"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.In doing so Messi also extended his own record of scoring in eight consecutive World Cup games and opened up a two-goal cushion once more over France's Kylian Mbappe in the battle to be the competition's all-time top goalscorer.
"The World Cup round of 32 match between title holders Argentina and debutants Cape Verde has gone into extra-time after a 1-1 draw in regular time on Friday. Lionel Messi extended his record to 20 goals at World Cups and scored his seventh of this tournament to give Argentina the lead in the 29th minute.
"World champions Argentina made it to the last 16 of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 win after extra-time against debutants Cape Verde on Friday. Cape Verde fans burst into tears when Deroy Duarte's goal in the 59th minute cancelled out Lionel Messi's first-half opener.
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External links- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 2:05 AMArgentina break Cape Verde hearts in extra-time
Argentina were taken into extra time by Cape Verde but eventually prevailed 3-2 with Lionel Messi on the scoresheet, in the round of 32 on Friday in Miami.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 1:30 AMLionel Messi and Argentina survive World Cup scare as Cape Verde force extra time
Cape Verde twice came from behind to force extra time against Argentina in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 tie, with Lionel Messi and Co. eventually progressing to the next round
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 1:04 AMArgentina into last 16 with dramatic extra-time win over Cape Verde
World champions Argentina made it to the last 16 of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 win after extra-time against debutants Cape Verde on Friday. Cape Verde fans burst into tears when Deroy Duarte's goal in the 59th minute cancelled out Lionel Messi's first-half opener.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:57 AMArgentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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.In doing so Messi also extended his own record of scoring in eight consecutive World Cup games and opened up a two-goal cushion once more over France's Kylian Mbappe in the battle to be the competition's all-time top goalscorer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:52 AMMessi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:04 AMArgentina v Cape Verde into extra-time after 1-1 draw
The World Cup round of 32 match between title holders Argentina and debutants Cape Verde has gone into extra-time after a 1-1 draw in regular time on Friday. Lionel Messi extended his record to 20 goals at World Cups and scored his seventh of this tournament to give Argentina the lead in the 29th minute.
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