Argentina edges past Cape Verde in extra time at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Defending champions Argentina faced a tough challenge from Cape Verde in Miami on July 3, 2026. The match was competitive throughout, leading to extra time after a 2-2 draw in regulation. Messi opened the scoring, but Cape Verde equalized twice, ultimately falling to Argentina 3-2. With this win, Argentina moves on to face Egypt in the round of 16 on July 7.
- •Match played on July 3, 2026, in Miami.
- •Argentina won 3-2 after extra time.
- •Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal.
- •Cape Verde equalized twice during the match.
- •Argentina will next face Egypt on July 7.
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