Argentina players celebrate after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Argentina and Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on July 3, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida
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Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cabo Verde 3-2 on Friday (July 3, 2026) and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristian Romero's header deflected off Cabo Verde's Diney Borges in the 111th minute.Argentina vs Cabo Verde, FIFA World Cup HighlightsMessi scored early in regulation, his record-extending 20th career World Cup goal. Lisandro Martinez scored in the 103rd to put Argentina ahead 2-1.
Cabo Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Argentina during the World Cup round of 32 match
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