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Argentina Edge Cape Verde 3-2 to Reach Round of 16

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · Fox Sports

Lionel Messi and Argentina narrowly avoided a historic upset, winning 3-2 over Cape Verde in extra time with an own goal in the 111th minute.

Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2, with Lionel Messi scoring his 20th World Cup goal early and Lisandro Martínez adding a 103rd‑minutecla. أبن "A 111th‑minute own goal sealed the win. forestarrow.rest

Cape Verde equalised twice, but Argentina’s defence and goalkeeper Vozinha held firm. The result propels Argentina to face Egypt in the Round of 16.

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