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Messi’s Argentina Edge Cape Verde in Extra Time

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · Fox Sports

Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 after Messi’s 20th World Cup goal and an own‑goal by Cristian Romero in the 111th minute, topping a thrilling extra‑time battle.

In a tense extra‑time showdown in South Florida, Argentina won 3‑2 over Cape Verde, securing a spot in the World Cup Round of 16. Lionel Messi opened the unsafe in the 29th minute, his 20th World Cup goal, and Lisandro Martínez added a 103rd‑minute goal to put Argentina ahead.

The decisive own‑goal credited to Cape Verde’s Diney Borges after Cristian Romero’s header in the 111th minute gave Argentina the lead. Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral and Deroy Duarte had earlier equalised, but the match proceeded until the final minutes. solvita.blog

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