Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in extra time during a World Cup last-32 match after Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, but Deroy Duarte equalised for Cape Verde, forcing extra time. The reigning world champions faced a significant scare but will now progress to face Egypt in the last-16. Meanwhile, Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, securing their first-ever World Cup knockout victory and advancing to the last 16. Mohamed Salah scored an audacious Panenka penalty during the shootout, contributing to Egypt's win against Australia, who will now face Argentina or Cape Verde. The World Cup Golden Boot race is heating up, with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi leading the scoring.In fullWorld Cup 2026: Last-16 fixtures, results and full tournament bracketMore 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

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 concludes Friday, July 3rd, with a star-studded triple-header. Lionel Messi's Argentina faces debutants Cabo Verde, while Egypt, fresh off a…

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Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe final round of 32 fixtures take place on…

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Cape Verde.

Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage.

The reigning champs aim to punch their ticket to the round of 16 against the biggest surprises of the tournament

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.

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Heartbreak for Cape Verde as the World Cup debutants bowed out after a thrilling 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina. The Blue Sharks twice battled back to…

Reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt.

Reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt in the last 16.

Lionel Messi's Argentina beat rank outsiders Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time in an epic contest to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.

MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat rank outsiders Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time in an epic contest to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday. An own goal from Diney Borges…

Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde's fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16.

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina faced a stern test from Cape Verde, needing extra-time to secure a 3-2 victory and advance to the last 16. Despite…

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Argentina, led by Messi, edges Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the World Cup Round of 16.

Cape Verde took defending champions Argentina to the edge of the abyss on Friday night during a pulsating last 32 tie at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Argentina escaped one of the biggest scares of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in a dramatic Round of 32 clash. Lionel Messi scored another…