Argentina narrowly defeats Cape Verde; Messi named man of the match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Argentina won a close match against Cape Verde, 3-2, in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi scored the opening goal and assisted Cristian Romero's game-winner in the 111th minute, leading to his man of the match award. However, fans expressed mixed feelings, suggesting players Lisandro Martinez and Vozinha also had outstanding performances. Cape Verde's run in the tournament came to an end with this defeat, showcasing their resilience against the defending champions.
- •Argentina secures a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde
- •Messi scores first goal and assists winning goal
- •Vozinha recognized for strong goalkeeping performance
- •Man of the match controversy with player support for Martinez
- •Cape Verde's World Cup run ends in Round of 32
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup fans disappointed after Lionel Messi is awarded man of the match vs. Cape Verde
"Argentina walked out with a win in a nail-biting matchup vs. Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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