Argentina edge Cape Verde late to make last 16
Reigning champions Argentina were pushed to the brink by a Cape Verde side and needed an extra-time own goal to clinch a 3-2 victory and a place in...
Messi’s Argentina beat Cape Verde in dramatic extra-time finish to avoid World Cup upset
MIAMI: Defending champions Argentina survived a major scare to beat World Cup debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time, keeping their title defence alive in dramatic fashion.Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, had looked on course for a straightforward win when the talisman opened the scoring in the 29th mi
David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup
"We earned our place here on merit," said Cape Verde coach Bubista.
Messi’s Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 to reach World Cup last 16
A late own goal helped Argentina overcome Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time and book a Round of 16 clash with Egypt.
Argentina made to suffer in Cape Verde World Cup scare, says Scaloni
MIAMI, July 3 : Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the breathless 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde in the World Cup last-32 was a reminder that no knockout match is easy, after the holders were twice pegged back by the tiny African nation before scraping through."That was for those who said we had an eas
Argentina made to suffer in Cape Verde World Cup scare, says Scaloni
MIAMI, July 3 : Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the breathless 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde in the World Cup last-32 was a reminder that no knockout match is easy, after the holders were twice pegged back by the tiny African nation before scraping through."That was for those who said we had an eas
Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller
MIAMI, July 3 : Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in their World Cup last-32 clash which went into extra time on Friday, with an own goal in the 111th minute giving the reigning champions the win.• Lionel Messi had opened the scoring when he latched on to a long ball in behind the defence from Lisandro Martinez
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller to avoid World Cup upset
Reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt in the last 16.
Argentina avoid historic World Cup upset with extra-time win over Cape Verde
Argentina narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history after beating Cape Verde 3-2 following extra time to secure a place in the last 16, ESPN reported.Lionel Messi opened...
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller to avoid World Cup upset
Reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt in the last 16.
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller to avoid World Cup upset
Reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt in the last 16.
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller to avoid World Cup upset
Reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt in the last 16.
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller to avoid World Cup upset
Reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt in the last 16.
Extra-time own goal finally gets Argentina past Cape Verde and into last 16
MIAMI, July 3 : Reigning champions Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to overcome a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience 3-2 in a thrilling contest on Friday and secure their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup.The Africans, playing in their first World Cup, had twice come from a goal d
Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a World Cup classic
Fairytale for Roberto Lopes and his teammates comes to an end in Miami.
5-Goal Thriller: Argentina edge past Cape Verde
Argentina were pushed to the edge by Cape Verde but registered a 3-2 win in the round of 32 at th...
Proud Cape Verde coach Bubista bids bittersweet farewell to World Cup
MIAMI, July 3 : Cape Verde coach Bubista felt huge pride in his team after they took three-times world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday. The 67th-ranked Africans have been the surprise package of their first global finals, drawing with former
Proud Cape Verde coach Bubista bids bittersweet farewell to World Cup
MIAMI, July 3 : Cape Verde coach Bubista felt huge pride in his team after they took three-times world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday. The 67th-ranked Africans have been the surprise package of their first global finals, drawing with former
Messi extends World Cup record as he starts for Argentina against Cape Verde
MIAMI, July 3 : Captain Lionel Messi returns to the starting lineup for Argentina in their World Cup last-32 clash against tournament debutants Cape Verde on Friday. It is a landmark game for Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who is marking his 100th game in charge of the national team since taking over in 201
Messi, Argentina Defeat Cape Verde 3-2 In Extra time To Advance To Round Of 16
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16.
World Cup: Messi, Argentina edge valiant Cabo Verde
But their dream finally ran ashore as a Lionel Messi corner kick caused an own goal that saw Argentina through to the last 16.
World Cup 2026: Bubista proud of Cape Verde’s historic run 
Cape Verde head coach, Bubista has said his players can hold their heads high after their historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, DAILY POST reports. The
Argentina are not perfect. Lionel Messi details problems after tough win vs Cape Verde
Lionel Messi's Argentina were forced to suffer through Extra Time against 64th ranked Cape Verde. Speaking after the game, Messi detailed the problems that Argentina faced on the pitch in their Round of 32 clash.
World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die
World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.
Messi’s Argentina beat Cape Verde in dramatic extra-time finish to avoid World Cup upset
Reigning champions Argentina move on to face Egypt.
Messi answers the call once again as Argentina survive scare
MIAMI, July 3 : Lionel Messi stole the World Cup spotlight once again as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in an extra-time thriller on Friday, but his virtuoso display only reaffirmed the perception that the reigning champions are still overly reliant on one man.Messi had guided Argentina to a long-awaited titl
Messi answers the call once again as Argentina survive scare
MIAMI, July 3 : Lionel Messi stole the World Cup spotlight once again as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in an extra-time thriller on Friday, but his virtuoso display only reaffirmed the perception that the reigning champions are still overly reliant on one man.Messi had guided Argentina to a long-awaited titl
Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
World Cup 2026: Messi makes history after Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, made history after his team earlier defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 32 encounter. Messi scored the
'They're Heroes': Zlatan, Thierry Henry Praise Cape Verde After World Cup Exit
Cape Verde nearly pulled off the biggest upset in World Cup history and leave the tournament proudly.
FIFA World Cup : Argentina seal R16 spot following win over Cabo Verde
Miami : Following his side's qualification for the FIFA World Cup round of 16 after a hard-fought win over debutants Cabo Verde, the Argentina superstar
Argentina vs Cape Verde: Lionel Messi makes more World Cup history with record-breaking goal
Lionel Messi added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career by scoring Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup
CAF Sends Message to Cape Verde After World Cup Elimination Despite Spirited Display vs Argentina
CAF sent a message to the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde after their 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination following their 3-2 loss to defending champions Argentina.
Argentina vs Cape Verde Live Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Unstoppable ARG vs immovable Cabo Verde today
Argentina vs Cape Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match Today Live Updates: Argentina have swept aside Algeria, Austria and Jordan to finish on top of Group J. Cabo Verde unbeaten through the group stage.
World Cup 2026: Top scorers as Round of 16 fixtures begin
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, remains the leading top scorer at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament as the competition enters the Round of 16 stage.
'They did it with bravery': Proud Cape Verde coach bids bittersweet farewell to World Cup
Cape Verde took three-time world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday (Jul 3).
'They did it with bravery': Proud Cape Verde coach bids bittersweet farewell to World Cup
Cape Verde took three-time world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday (Jul 3).
FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde coach Brito says they will play with courage ahead of Argentina clash
Florida : Cape Verde head coach Pedro Leitao Brito has expressed confidence ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Argentina,
2026 World Cup: SuperComputer predicts teams to qualify from Round of 16
The Opta SuperComputer has predicted the teams that will qualify from the last 16 into the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The fixture list has now
FIFA 2026: Cape Verde threaten upset before Argentina beat World Cup underdog 3-2 in extra time thriller
Argentina, led by Messi, edges Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the World Cup Round of 16.
FIFA 2026: Cape Verde threaten upset before Argentina beat World Cup underdog 3-2 in extra time thriller
Argentina, led by Messi, edges Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the World Cup Round of 16.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Paul Masefield expects Argentina to cruise past Cape Verde, hails underdogs’ remarkable WC journey
Mumbai : Reigning champions Argentina will aim to continue their commanding FIFA World Cup 2026 title defence when they take on tournament debutants Cape
Messi becomes first to score 7 goals in two FIFA World Cup editions, finds net in eighth successive WC game
Miami : Lionel Messi continued to rewrite the FIFA World Cup record books on Friday as he became the first player in tournament history to score in eight
Love, respect, admiration: Vozinha shakes hands with Messi, Cabo Verde players click pictures with Argentina icon after WC exit
Miami : Following a hard-fought match, it was all respect, love and admiration between defending champions Argentina and FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo
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