Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in a World Cup 2026 match that extended into extra time. Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, marking his eighth consecutive World Cup game with a goal. Cape Verde equalized twice, first through Deroy Duarte to force extra time, and later with a powerful strike from Sidny Lopes Cabral. Lisandro Martinez initially put Argentina ahead in extra time, but Cape Verde quickly responded to level the score once more. Cristian Romero's header, deflected in by Diney Borges for an own goal in the 111th minute, ultimately sealed Argentina's win and their progression to the last 16. In fullArgentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: Champions snatch dramatic extra-time win in World Cup classicMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Argentina clinch dramatic extra-time win over Cape Verde
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in a World Cup 2026 match that extended into extra time. Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, marking his eighth consecutive World Cup game with a goal. Cape Verde equalized twice, first through Deroy Duarte to force extra time, and later with a powerful strike from Sidny Lopes Cabral. Lisandro Martinez initially put Argentina ahead in extra time, but Cape Verde quickly responded to level the score once more. Cristian Romero's header, deflected in by Diney Borges for an own goal in the 111th minute, ultimately sealed Argentina's win and their progression to the last 16. In fullArgentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: Champions snatch dramatic extra-time win in World Cup classicMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
