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Cape Verde equalizes against Argentina in World Cup knockout match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Cape Verde equalizes against Argentina in World Cup knockout match

Summary

Cape Verde stunned Argentina by equalizing in their World Cup knockout match on July 3, 2026. The goal came from Deroy d'Encarnacao Duarte, who found a gap between Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez's legs to score. This goal marks the first for Cape Verde in a knockout stage of the World Cup. The match remains ongoing as the teams vie for a spot in the next round.

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Key Details

•Match took place on July 3, 2026.
•Deroy d'Encarnacao Duarte scored for Cape Verde.
•Argentina is the reigning world champion.
•Cape Verde achieved their first knockout goal.
•The match is currently ongoing.

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You really had to look twice to grasp what football minnow Cape Verde had just pulled off against the reigning world champions.Completely out of nowhere, the team from the coastal nation equalized aga...
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