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Argentina edges Cape Verde to reach Round of 16 at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:55 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Argentina edges Cape Verde to reach Round of 16 at World Cup
Summary

Argentina advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup after a 3-2 win over Cape Verde on July 4. The match in Miami Gardens saw Argentina initially take the lead with Lionel Messi's 20th World Cup goal, but Cape Verde equalized with Deroy Duarte's strike. Despite Cape Verde's resilience, Argentina reclaimed the lead with Cristian Romero's header, only for Sidny Lopes Cabral to level again in extra time. The victory came through Romero's goal, which ultimately decided the match. Argentina will face Egypt next in the knockout stage.

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  • •Lionel Messi scores his 20th World Cup goal for Argentina.
  • •Cape Verde equalizes twice, first through Deroy Duarte and later Sidny Lopes Cabral.
  • •Cristian Romero scores the decisive goal for Argentina in extra time.
  • •Argentina will meet Egypt in the Round of 16.
  • •The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Latest Updates
  • 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Holders Argentina advance to the Round of 16 despite Cape Verde's resistence
  • 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina survives tiny Cape Verde’s spirited challenge and advances to the Round of 16
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Argentina is beathing a sigh of relief after surviving the most remarkable challenge from tiny Cape Verde in the first knockout round of the 2026 World Cup, escaping with a late goal to win 3-2 and advance to the Round of 16.

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Cape Verde produced one of the most remarkable performances by an underdog at the World Cup, despite falling short at the end against three-time winners Argentina. Lionel Scaloni's team won the roller...

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