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Cape Verde falls to Argentina in World Cup after extra-time own goal

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:36 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Cape Verde falls to Argentina in World Cup after extra-time own goal
Summary

In a thrilling World Cup match on July 4, Cape Verde was edged out by Argentina 3-2 after extra time in Miami. The tiny island nation showed resilience by equalizing twice, first through Deroy Duarte and later with a spectacular strike from Sidny Lopes Cabral. Argentina initially led with goals from Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martinez. The decisive moment came when Cape Verde's Diney Borges accidentally scored an own goal, granting Argentina victory. Cape Verde's performance marked a memorable debut in the tournament.

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  • •Cape Verde achieved a remarkable World Cup debut despite the loss.
  • •The match featured two equalizers from Cape Verde, showcasing their determination.
  • •Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in the first half.
  • •Extra-time goals by Lisandro Martinez and an own goal by Diney Borges decided the match.
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  • 8:52 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde fans stand proud despite Argentina defeat
  • 4:19 AMThe Guardian Sport — Cape Verde exit World Cup with heads held high: ‘We did our best and we did it with bravery’
  • 3:09 AMBBC Sport — Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
  • 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
  • 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — How Cape Verde immortalised themselves in valiant World Cup exit to Argentina
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Coach Bubista says campaign has been ‘source of great pride’ Tiny archipelago nation bows out after 3-2 defeat to Argentina Lionel Messi and Argentina will move on to Atlanta and a quarter-final against Egypt next week after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde, but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation, whose players left Miami Stadium having created their own moment of sporting history. “First things, the pride I feel in my players and what they did, they did it with dignity and courage,” Bubista, the Capo Verde coach, said after his team had been edged out in extra time by Diney Borges’s own goal. Continue reading...

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Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (A.E.T.): The tiny African island nation hit back against the holders twice to threaten one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history before an extra-time own goal proved the difference

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Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

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