Argentina edges Cape Verde in World Cup Round of 32 match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Argentina secured a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in their World Cup Round of 32 match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 3, 2026. Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, marking his eighth consecutive World Cup match with a goal. He also provided the assist for the decisive goal that clinched the win, bringing his total to a record nine assists in World Cup history. Messi reflected on the competitive nature of the tournament, praising Cape Verde's performance. Argentina will next face Egypt in the Round of 16 on July 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- •Messi scores first goal in the 30th minute.
- •Cristian Romero's header off a Messi corner secured the win.
- •Argentina will play Egypt in the next round.
- •Messi reaches 20 World Cup goals, with 14 scored after age 35.
- •Argentina's match against Cape Verde showcased tight competition.
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"Lionel Messi continues to make history in the World Cup during Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in their Round of 32 match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on Friday evening. The Inter Miami star has now scored…
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