2026 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde | Manorama Online Sports | 2026 FIFA World Cup | Match Argentina – Cape Verde.
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John M. Chandy
Published: Jul 4, 2026 03:20 IST
Updated: Jul 4, 2026 07:53 EST.
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The joy of the Argentine players after scoring a goal. (Photo by Michael Reeves/Getty Images via AFP)
Miami ∙ Debutants Cape Verde finally gave in (3-2), shaking world champions Argentina until the last moment. Even after falling behind twice, Cape Verde fought back with incredible fighting spirit, burning the chests of Argentine players and fans. Cape Verde continued to attack the Argentine goal in the final minutes, it seemed that they were about to break through the net. As a result, the world champions broke through with an own goal from Dine Borges. The African power that upset Argentina in an incredible fight returns to history with a defeat that turned into a victory.
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Lionel Messi put Argentina in first place in the 29th minute. Derua Duarte scored in the 59th minute. The match went into extra time as both teams scored a goal within the time limit. Argentina took the lead in the 92nd minute thanks to a goal from Lisandro Martinez. Then in the 103rd minute, Sidney Lopez Cabral brought Cape Verde back into the game. But Argentina took the lead again in the 111th minute through an own goal from Cape Verdean defender Daine Borges.
In the 29th minute, Messi neatly scored a pass from Lisandro Martinez over the top of the Cape Verde defense, who headed the ball into the net as Cape Verde goalkeeper Vosinha was helpless (1–0). This is Messi’s seventh goal at this World Cup. Thus, Messi overtook Kylian Mbappe in the fight for the Golden Boot. At the same time, Messi has 20 goals in the entire history of the World Cup.
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In the 59th minute, Rayab Mendez made an assist in the penalty area for Cape Verdean midfielder Deroy Duarte, advancing with the ball from the right flank. Deroy Duarte’s shot with a precise touch tamed the ball off the corner of the post, leaving goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as a spectator and into the net (1-1).
Deroy Duarte fouled Messi in the 73rd minute and Argentina were awarded a free kick. Messi’s shot into the net was saved by Vosinha, who dived into the defensive wall and parried it with his hand. In the 92nd minute of extra time, Mac Allister headed Messi’s pass to the back post. Lisandro Martinez, who was at large, tricked Vosinha from the right flank and shocked the goal (2-1).
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In the 103rd minute, Cape Verde struck again. Cape Verde, unfazed by Lisandro Martinez’s goal, came back with one of the best goals of the tournament. Cabral crashed into the box from 18 yards from the left. An incredible shot into the top corner of the right post, leaving no chance for Martinez (2-2).
In the 111th minute, Cape Verde scored an own goal, which decided the fate of the match. Christian Romero’s header from Messi’s corner deflected off Cape Verde defender Dain Borges and into the net. (3–2). After this, the Cape Verdean players continued to attack and posed a serious threat to Argentina. Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vosinha and his teammates stopped 20 of Argentina’s scoring chances in the match, including 15 from the penalty area.
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