In the World Cup 2026 round of 16, Argentina faced Cape Verde in Miami.
The current world champions struggled and only secured victory in extra time with a 3-2 scoreline.
Regular time ended 1-1. Lionel Messi (29) scored for Argentina, while Deroy Duarte (59) equalized for Cape Verde.
Extra time goals: Lisandro Martinez (92) and an own goal by Diney (111) for Argentina; Sidney Cabral (103) for Cape Verde.
Argentina will face Egypt in the quarter-finals.












