FIFA World Cup 2026 | Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller

Miami, 4/7: Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in their World Cup last-32 clash which ⁠went into extra time on Friday, ⁠with an own goal ‌in the 111th minute giving the reigning champions the win. Lionel Messi had opened the scoring when he latched ⁠on to a long ball in behind the defence from Lisandro Martinez. Deroy Duarte ⁠equalised in ‌the 59th minute with a low shot as ‌Cape Verde forced extra time.