Cape Verde had twice come from behind to draw the match with impressive performances. After the defeat, Cape Verde will now return home with a proud performance.
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Defending champions Argentina have reached the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup after an own goal ended a courageous challenge by Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time.
Argentina converted their third lead into a victory. Cape Verde had twice come from behind to equalise. Cape Verde will now return home with a proud performance after the defeat.
Lionel Messi's goal in the 29th minute gave Argentina an early lead. Cape Verde equalised in the 59th minute through Deroy Duarte. The match went into extra time after the match ended 1-1.
Lisandro Martinez scored in the 92nd minute to give Argentina a second lead. But this did not last and in the 103rd minute of the game, Cindy Lopes scored a great goal for Cape Verde to equalize the game.
In the same situation, in the 111th minute, an own goal was scored against the post by Varde. Although the goal was initially given to Romero, it was later given as an own goal. That goal became the basis for Argentina's victory. Argentina will now face Egypt to enter the last 16. Egypt had previously defeated Australia in a tiebreaker.
