🔥 Trending Cape Verde vs Argentina World Cup Match: Score and Recap

Argentina defeated Cape Verde with a score of 3-2 in extra time in a thrilling match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 ²³⁶. The defending champions, Argentina, narrowly avoided a major upset against a resilient Cape Verde team ²⁷.

The game, played on July 3, 2026, saw Argentina blow two leads but ultimately secure their advancement to the Round of 16 ²⁶. Cristian Romero scored the winning goal late in extra time, while Lionel Messi also contributed a goal, extending his World Cup record ¹²⁸. Despite the loss, Cape Verde exited the tournament unbeaten in all four of their matches within 90 minutes, showcasing a heroic performance against the world's number one ranked team ¹³⁷. Argentina is set to face Egypt in the next round ³.