Argentina vs Cape Verde Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi’s ARG through to Round of 16, Cape Verde’s dream ends

Jul 4, 2026, 06:55:44 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina managed to edge past Cape Verde, clinching a 3-2 win. Cristian Romero headed in Lionel Messi's corner in the 111th minute and it deflected off Diney.

Key Events

6:16 AM IST, July 4Full-time! ARGENTINA ARE THROUGH!
6:13 AM IST, July 4Added time!
6:12 AM IST, July 4Desperate defending!
6:08 AM IST, July 4Big save by Emi Martinez!
6:03 AM IST, July 4GOALL! LEAD RESTORED!
6:01 AM IST, July 4Free kick for Argentina
5:57 AM IST, July 4Action resumes!
5:55 AM IST, July 4Cape Verde stand firm!
5:50 AM IST, July 4GOALLLLL! NOBODY IS GOING TO BELIEVE THIS! 2-2!
5:46 AM IST, July 4Duarte comes off! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!
5:39 AM IST, July 4GOAL! SUPER STRIKE FROM MARTINEZ!
5:37 AM IST, July 4Extra time begins!
5:30 AM IST, July 4CRAZY SCENES! Full time, extra time to come!
5:27 AM IST, July 3WHAT A SAVE BY VOZINHA!
5:23 AM IST, July 3Comfortably saved by Vozinha!
5:23 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde hold on!
5:21 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde inches away from extra time!
5:17 AM IST, July 3Medina is down!
5:16 AM IST, July 3Paredes comes on!
5:15 AM IST, July 3Argentina get close!
5:13 AM IST, July 3AMAZING DEFENDING!
5:11 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde get a free kick
5:08 AM IST, July 3Can Argentina get a late goal?
5:04 AM IST, July 3BIG SAVE BY VOZINHA!
5:00 AM IST, July 3Messi free kick hits the wall!
4:58 AM IST, July 3Another one missed by Messi!
4:52 AM IST, July 3DUARTEEEEE! THIS IS CRAZY! CAPE VERDE EQUALISE!
4:49 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde search for equaliser!
4:45 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde's first attempt on target!
4:44 AM IST, July 3Stunning ball from Messi!
4:41 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde keep up the pressure!
4:39 AM IST, July 3Little bit of early second half pressure from Cape Verde
4:36 AM IST, July 3Second-half begins!
4:21 AM IST, July 3Half-time! Cape Verde weather the storm!
4:18 AM IST, July 3Four minutes of added time!
4:17 AM IST, July 3Good save by Vozinha!
4:12 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde struggle to get near Emi Martinez!
4:04 AM IST, July 3Argentina revolve around Messi!
4:00 AM IST, July 3MESSSSIIIIII! GOALLLLL!
3:59 AM IST, July 3Action resumes!
3:56 AM IST, July 3First hydration break
3:55 AM IST, July 3It is still 0-0!
3:50 AM IST, July 3Vozinha stops Messi
3:49 AM IST, July 3Freekick for Argentina!
3:46 AM IST, July 3Messi shoots! GOES WIDE!
3:41 AM IST, July 3Mendes goes into the box!
3:36 AM IST, July 3Free kick for Cape Verde
3:35 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde aren't afraid!
3:31 AM IST, July 3Action begins!
3:26 AM IST, July 3Argentine fans get emotional!
3:22 AM IST, July 3Time for national anthems!
3:09 AM IST, July 3Vozinha, Cape Verde's wall
2:58 AM IST, July 3Can Argentina continue their dominant streak against African nations?
2:40 AM IST, July 3Motivation for Cape Verde!
2:24 AM IST, July 3Egypt into last 16
2:15 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde starting line-up
2:09 AM IST, July 3Penalties in Dallas
2:01 AM IST, July 3Argentina starting line-up
1:56 AM IST, July 3Both teams are unbeaten!
1:46 AM IST, July 3Cape Verde and Vozinha
1:42 AM IST, July 3Big moment for Argentina and Messi
1:15 AM IST, July 3Defending champions vs tournament debutants

Argentina vs Cape Verde Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi scored a goal in Argentina's 3-2 win.

Argentina vs Cape Verde Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi and Argentina survived a major scare in Miami as the defending champions prevailed in a thrilling five goal extra time contest. Cape Verde hearts were broken in the 111th minute as Cristian Romero's header deflected off Diney to send Argentina into the next round. Yet, the story was not so much about Argentina’s progress as it was about Cape Verde’s remarkable resilience against the world champions....Read More

Argentina eventually took the lead in the 29th minute after Messi had squandered three early chances. Lisandro Martínez picked him out with a superb lofted pass, and the Inter Miami forward brought it under control before calmly slotting past Vozinha. It seemed the floodgates would open, but the Cape Verde goalkeeper produced a string of fine saves to keep his side in the contest.

Deroy Duarte equalised in the 59th minute, and despite both teams searching for a winner, neither could break the deadlock before the end of normal time. Lisandro Martínez restored Argentina’s lead early in extra time, only for Sidny Lopes Cabral to level matters again with a stunning strike into the top right corner, leaving Emiliano Martínez with no chance.

Penalties looked inevitable until Romero rose highest to head Messi’s corner in the 111th minute and it deflected off Diney, sealing Argentina’s place in the next round.

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Jul 4, 2026, 06:16:31 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Full-time! ARGENTINA ARE THROUGH!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: The referee blows his whistle! Argentina are through! WHAT A MATCH! Heartbreak for Cape Verde! THIS WAS SO CLOSE! Diney's own goal proves to be the one to seal it for Argentina!

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde

Jul 4, 2026, 06:13:56 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Added time!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Three minutes of added time! Argentina are now inches away from the last 16!

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde, 120'

Jul 4, 2026, 06:12:46 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Desperate defending!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Almost an equaliser! Martinez rushes out at point blank range and saves it! DESPERATE DEFENDING!

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde, 119'

Jul 4, 2026, 06:08:02 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Big save by Emi Martinez!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Free kick for Cape Verde, Montiel is booked! He whips it in and again dipping to the top right corner, Martinez is alert, dives to clear it away for a corner!

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde, 116'

Jul 4, 2026, 06:03:20 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOALL! LEAD RESTORED!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOALLL! ROMERO CALMS ARGENTINE NERVES! Excellent corner from Messi, to the near post area, Romero heads it and it deflects off Diney! 3-2!

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde, 111'

Jul 4, 2026, 06:01:24 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Free kick for Argentina

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mac Allister is fouled 35 yards out. Messi takes the free kick, nothing comes off it. Sums up Argentina's mood!

Argentina 2-2 Cape Verde, 108'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:57:28 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Action resumes!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Second half in extra time begins! WHAT A MATCH!

Jul 4, 2026, 05:55:33 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde stand firm!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is half time in extra time. Messi also tried to score from 15 yards out 2 minutes gao, Vozinha dived to his right to save it!

Argentina 2-2 Cape Verde

Jul 4, 2026, 05:50:45 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOALLLLL! NOBODY IS GOING TO BELIEVE THIS! 2-2!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: THE EQUALISERRRRR! LOPES CABRALLLL! HE CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!! WHAT A MOMENT AND IT IS 2-2! HE RUSHES TO THE STANDS TO CELEBRATE!!!

A cross or a shot! It is recycled back to him on the left, he cuts in and sends a lightning bolt to the top right corner!

Argentina 2-2 Cape Verde, 103'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:46:13 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Duarte comes off! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Changes for Cape Verde! Benchimol and Semedo replace Pina and Duarte.

Argentina 2-1 Cape Verde, 100'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:39:06 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOAL! SUPER STRIKE FROM MARTINEZ!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: GOALL! Lisandro Martinez scores!! The corner gets whipped, Mac Allister flicks it on the far post, Martinez gets to it, takes a touch and shoots it into the top corner!

Argentina 2-1 Cape Verde, 92'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:37:53 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Extra time begins!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: The action resumes! Extra time gets underway!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde

Jul 4, 2026, 05:30:41 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: CRAZY SCENES! Full time, extra time to come!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: IT IS FULL TIME! We will have extra time now! WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT FROM CAPE VERDE! Duarte's goal cancels out Messi's opener!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde

Jul 4, 2026, 05:27:29 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: WHAT A SAVE BY VOZINHA!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi tries to waltz his way through, Duarte brings him down! Free kick for Argentina, just outside the box! BUT IS IT TOO CLOSE? ARGENTINE FANS THINK THIS IS GOING TO BE THE WINNER!

WELL, CAPE VERDE PROVE THEM WRONG!

Messi fires in a low free kick, takes a deflection on the way through. Well, Vozinha wasn't expecting it, manages to push it away with his left hand! WHAT A SAVE!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 95'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:23:51 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Comfortably saved by Vozinha!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: PAREDESSS! EASY SAVE! Paredes shoots from distance! Vozinha saves it with ease!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 92'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:23:04 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde hold on!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Alvarez surges in as Argentina look for the winner. Fails to get past, Argentina recyle. Good defending by Pina.

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 91'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:21:09 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde inches away from extra time!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde are inching towards extra time here! Argentna press high and spray the ball around. Paredes sends it on the right to Messi. Cuts in the sends a long cross into the box, Mac Allister was almost on the end of it! Hand ball? It touches Lopes' hands, but its unintentional!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 89'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:17:24 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Medina is down!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Medina is down, he is injured! Tagliafico comes on!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 86'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:16:32 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Paredes comes on!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Scaloni makes a crucial change! De Paul comes off for Paredes!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 84'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:15:37 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina get close!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Lovely little exchange from De Paul and Messi. De Paul lays it down for Gonzalez, who tries to cross, low, cleared for a corner!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 84'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:13:12 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: AMAZING DEFENDING!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi surges in and sends it to the right inside the box, low cross and goes past Vozinha, and Lopes clears it for a corner.

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 81'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:11:31 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde get a free kick

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde get a free kick from 40 yards out. Pina doesn't hit it well, goes way too wide! Worth the try though, anything is possible now!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 78'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:08:07 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Argentina get a late goal?

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: The second and final hydration break is over! Cape Verde are alive, it is 1-1! Their physicality hasn't been easy for Argentina. Can Argentina get a late goal?

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 77'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:04:46 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: BIG SAVE BY VOZINHA!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Another free kick for Argentina, Messi goes down, right on the edge of the box, on the left hand side, near the centre. Messi looks at Vozinha as Cape Verde form their wall, and Argentina do. Messi shoots it over his team's wall, Vozinha sees it, dives to the top right corner, parried away for a corner!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 73'

Jul 4, 2026, 05:00:55 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi free kick hits the wall!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Free kick for Argentina! Messi to take it obviously! Can he score again? BIG TEST FOR VOZINHA! AND HE PASSES IT, COURTESY OF THE WALL!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 69'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:58:50 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Another one missed by Messi!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: MESSSSIII!!!! He was through, but Vozinha rushes out to make the save! Also Martinez leaves for Alvarez.

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 63'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:52:10 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: DUARTEEEEE! THIS IS CRAZY! CAPE VERDE EQUALISE!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: DUARTEEEEE!!! CAPE VERDE EQUALISEEEE! 1-1!

A lovely ball from Mendes from the right. Duarte is there, shoots it between the legs of Lisandro Martinez and Emiliano Martinez has no chance to react, to the left, far post! Low shot!

Argentina 1-1 Cape Verde, 59'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:49:12 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde search for equaliser!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde have early control in the second half, but can they find the equaliser, whenever they are trying to get past the backline or get a goal, it is being taken care off. Except for that Duarte chance, that was a good save!

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 57'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:45:53 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde's first attempt on target!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: SAVE!!! A low cross from the right and Argentina fail to take care of it. The clearance goes to Duarte on the edge of the box, he shoots, low and to the right. Martinez dives to save it.

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 54'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:44:26 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Stunning ball from Messi!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi goes deep and looks at the right, sends a long one through everyone and it lands in the box, Molina is there, rushes in, but fails to control, goes for a goal kick!

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 52'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:41:21 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde keep up the pressure!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cabral's shot is deflected high for a corner. Curled in, and Argentina clear it away, although Cape Verde get a head to it. Argentina try to break through but can't.

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 49'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:39:57 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Little bit of early second half pressure from Cape Verde!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: A low cross from Herrera on the right. Tried to play Da Costa, who fails to control and it is cleared away. Little bit of early second half pressure from Cape Verde.

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 48'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:36:40 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Second-half begins!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: The action resumes as Argentina get the second-half underway in Miami. Emiliano Martinez hasn't been troubled yet, and Argentina lead 1-0!

Jul 4, 2026, 04:21:46 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Half-time! Cape Verde weather the storm!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is half-time in Miami as Cape Verde manage to hold Argentina only to a 1-0 lead! Messi's goal is the difference, but it could have been 2-0 or 3-0! The Argentine skipper missed three chances before the opener in the 29th minute.

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde

Jul 4, 2026, 04:18:31 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Four minutes of added time!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Four minutes of added time! Cape Verde will be happy if they are trailing 0-1 at half-time.

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 45'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:17:52 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Good save by Vozinha!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: MARTINEZZZ!! He shoots from outside the box, Vozinha dives to his left to stop it!

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 45'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:12:51 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde struggle to get near Emi Martinez!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Sensational ball into the box, finds Moreira. Cape Verde show their attacking fury, and his cross goes to Sidny Lopes Cabral, he tries to send in another cross, but Argentina manage to take care of it!

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 40'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:04:52 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina revolve around Messi!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi feeds it wide to Molina, he lays it on for Almada, quick one-two with Messi. Almada fails to collect, Cape Verde take care of this!

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 33'

Jul 4, 2026, 04:00:43 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: MESSSSIIIIII! GOALLLLL!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: MESSSSIIII! HIS CONTROL IS BRILLIANCE! THE FINISH IS EVEN BETTER! ARGENTINA 1-0! GOALLLLLL!

Amazing ball from Lisandro Martinez, sends it high from the back, Messi skips past his man, one touch, outside of his left foot, stabs it past Vozinha on the near post, on the post, high above the goalkeeper!

Argentina 1-0 Cape Verde, 29'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:59:03 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Action resumes!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: The action resumes, Argentina will look to get a goal soon!

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 28'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:56:21 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: First hydration break

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: First hydration break as Cape Verde continue their miracle! They have survived until now! Can they survive till half-time?

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 25'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:55:03 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is still 0-0!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: An amazing ball almost finds Cabral in plenty of spcae on the flank, but he fails to control it!

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 23'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:50:20 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha stops Messi

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Molina puts Messi through, but Vozinha rushes in and grabs it!

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 19'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:49:42 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Freekick for Argentina!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Free kick for Argentina! Messi to take it! WHAT IS HE GOING TO DO?

Vozinha sets up his wall, Messi waits, with De Paul next to him.

Messi takes it, close to Vozinha, gets low to grab it, no power. He didn't even have to dive.

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 19'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:46:07 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi shoots! GOES WIDE!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina are moving the ball around patiently. An attack down the left and it is sent through and Messi gets the ball, first sighting on goal, shoots it wide, low, scuffled! That was from a difficult angle!

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 15'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:41:16 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mendes goes into the box!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mendes surges into the box, good one. His shot is deflected and creeps to Martinez in goal. Nothing to really do, but good showing by Cape Verde.

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 8'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:36:29 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Free kick for Cape Verde

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Free kick for Cape Verde on the left, they take it short and then sent into the box, Argentina manage to take care of it, throw in on the right.

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 5'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:35:33 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde aren't afraid!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde are looking solid in the opeining stages. Argentina have pressed, but nothing really concrete. In the Argentine half now, as they spray the ball around.

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde, 4'

Jul 4, 2026, 03:31:24 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Action begins!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: It is kick-off as Cape Verde get the first-half underway in Miami! Argentina will look to get some early goals!

Argentina 0-0 Cape Verde

Jul 4, 2026, 03:26:31 IST

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentine fans get emotional!

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's first and the fans get emotional! The defending champions will look to march on! Next is Cape Verde, they are pumped up and Vozinha will look to continue his heroics!