Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over a resilient Cape Verde in Miami. Lionel Messi opened the scoring with his 20th World Cup goal, but Cape Verde twice fought back through Deroy Duarte and Sidny Lopes Cabral. Lisandro Martínez restored Argentina's lead in extra time before a Lionel Messi corner forced an own goal by Diney Borges, sealing the defending champions' victory. Messi was named Player of the Match, and Argentina will now face Egypt in the Round of 16.
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Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare to Reach Last 16
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