Argentina edges Cape Verde in World Cup qualifier
The Argentina national team, the defending World Cup champions, defeated Cape Verde with a score of 3-2 after extra time in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. The decisive goal came in the 111th minute via an own goal by Deni Burgis. Lionel Messi, Argentina's captain, scored his sixth goal of the tournament, setting a record. The Argentine team led twice during the match before Cape Verde equalized in the final moments, but Argentina secured their progression with a remarkable goal from Messi in extra time. Argentina will face Egypt in the Round of 16.
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