Cape Verde came from behind twice to force extra time. But a 111th-minute own goal handed the three-time winners a 3-2 ...

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With the score level at 2-2 deep into extra time and Cabo Verde appearing on course to force a penalty shootout against the defending champions, Borges inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, ...

One of the biggest mismatches in World Cup history turned into one of the greatest battles this competition has ever seen, as ...

Argentina survived a spirited challenge from Cape Verde after extra time, with Lionel Messi inspiring a dramatic victory as ...

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The only one of the four World Cup debutants to make it to the last 32 and ranked 67th in the world coming into the ...

Not in the rarest of dreams Cabo Verde would have thought of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in their first-ever FIFA World ...

Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to overcome a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience 3-2 in a thrilling ...

In the round of 32, Messi and Argentina were pitted against Cape Verde in what was billed as a David vs. Goliath matchup. Messi scored a goal, but Vozinha made his share of saves, too.

Cape Verde's Deroy Duarte (14) defends against Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup round of 32 match between ...

Argentina face Cape Verde in World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Follow live updates, goals, Messi action, team news and key moments from Miami Stadium.