Argentina vs Cape Verde

Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at Hard Rock Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, with Dine Borges' own goal in the 111th minute completing a dramatic comeback. L. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, but Cape Verde twice leveled — once in the second half and again in extra time — before Lisandro Martinez scored in the 93rd minute and was involved in the decisive moment in the 111th minute. Argentina dominated with 64% possession, 22 shots, and an xG of 2. 16, while Cape Verde showed resilience with 8 corners and 16 shots of their own. Argentina advance to the next round, while Cape Verde are eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

On July 4 (Beijing Time), Argentina faced Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. L. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute to give Argentina the lead, but Cape Verde leveled through Deroy Duarte in the 59th minute. Lisandro Martínez equalized deep into stoppage time in the 93rd minute, before Sidney Lopes Cabral put Cape Verde ahead again in the 103rd minute. However, Dine Borges turned the ball into his own net in the 111th minute, completing a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory for Argentina. Lisandro Martínez was named Player of the Match with one goal and one assist (rating 9. 2). Argentina dominated possession with 64% and registered 22 shots throughout the contest, advancing on sheer resilience, while Cape Verde were eliminated in the Round of 32.

Argentina came from behind to defeat Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 4, securing their place in the next round after a dramatic extra-time comeback at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Cape Verde are eliminated from the tournament. It was a fiercely contested knockout match, with both sides showing tremendous resilience, before Argentina sealed victory with a crucial late goal. For the full match report and detailed statistics, visit the ScoreZ match page.