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FIFA Men's World Cup
FIFA Men's World Cup
Argentina vs. Cape Verde Highlights: Argentina Survives In Extra Time
Updated: Jul 03, 2026 - 8:59 PM ET
Argentina has booked a spot in the round of 16, while ending the incredible journey of the World Cup debutants, Cape Verde.
Goals from Lionel Messi, Lisandro Martínez and finally, an own goal late sealed the victory for La Albiceleste. Cape Verde equalized twice, with goals from Deroy Duarte and Sidny Cabral Lopes (the latter you have to see to believe), but it wasn't enough to dethrone the defending champions.
Here are the top plays from Argentina vs. Cape Verde:
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Jul 03, 2026 - 8:48p ET
Final: Argentina Survives In Extra Time
Jul 03, 2026 - 8:41p ET
Cape Verde Comes Close Again
Jul 03, 2026 - 8:34p ET
Argentina Scores Again
Jul 03, 2026 - 8:20p ET
Cape Verde Equalizes Again
Jul 03, 2026 - 8:09p ET
Argentina Scores In Extra Time
Jul 03, 2026 - 7:59p ET
Headed To Extra Time
Jul 03, 2026 - 7:58p ET
Vozinha Saves Another Messi Free Kick
Jul 03, 2026 - 7:44p ET
Clearance By Lopes
Jul 03, 2026 - 7:36p ET
Vozinha Denies Messi Again
Jul 03, 2026 - 7:26p ET
Huge Save By Vozinha
Jul 03, 2026 - 7:22p ET
Cape Verde Scores Equalizer
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:51p ET
Halftime: Argentina Leads Thanks To Messi's Goal
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:40p ET
Shakira In Attendance
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:31p ET
Messi Scores First For Argentina
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:30p ET
Diego Simeone In Attendance
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:23p ET
Vozinha's Confidence On The Ball
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:21p ET
Vozinha Saves Messi's Free Kick
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:20p ET
David Beckham In Attendance In Miami
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:17p ET
Chance For Messi
Jul 03, 2026 - 6:14p ET
Vozinha Enjoying The Moment
Jul 03, 2026 - 5:46p ET
Lionel Scaloni Makes 100th Appearance As Coach
Jul 03, 2026 - 5:20p ET
Jameis Winston Learns Cape Verde Chants
Jul 03, 2026 - 5:17p ET
Argentina Fans Are Ready
Jul 03, 2026 - 5:15p ET
Cape Verde Starting Lineup
Jul 03, 2026 - 5:09p ET
Argentina Starting Lineup, Messi Wears The Captain's Armband
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