Argentina vs Cape Verde, FIFA World Cup: Argentina and Messi escape as Cape Verde's fairytale ends - Action in images

FIFA World Cup: Argentina edged past Cape Verde, clinching a 3-2 victory in extra time in their Round of 32 fixture in Miami.

Published on: Jul 04, 2026 7:10 AM IST

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Lionel Messi and Argentina edged past Cape Verde in a five-goal extra-time thriller, to book their place in the last 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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The match looked like it was heading to penalties, but an own goal proved to be the match-winner in a 3-2 win for Argentina. (REUTERS)

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After Vozinha made multiple saves, Lionel Messi finally broke the deadlock in the 29th minute. (REUTERS)

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Then Deroy Duarte equalised for Cape Verde in the 59th minute. (REUTERS)

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Both sides failed to find the winner and the match entered extra-time. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

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Lisandro Martinez made it 2-1 in the 92nd minute. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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Sidny Lopes Cabral scored in the 103rd minute, sending a thunderbolt into the top right corner. (REUTERS)

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Just when it looked like it was reaching penalties, Cristian Romero headed in Lionel Messi's corner in the 111th minute and it deflected off Diney for an own goal. (REUTERS)