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Argentina Edge Cape Verde 3-2, Eyes Egypt in Round of 16

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · Fox Sports

Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the round of 32, with goals from Messi, Martínez, and Diney Borges, and will now meet Egypt in the round of 16.

Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the round of 32, with Lionel Messi, Lisandro Martínez and Diney Borges scoring. The match tied at 2-2 in the second half, but Martínez’s early extra‑time goal and Borges’ 111th‑minute strike secured the win. sos-zagle.org.pl

The winning side will face Egypt, who beat Australia on penalties, in the round of 16 on July 7 at Atlanta Stadium. If Argentina advances, possible quarter‑final opponents include Switzerland, Colombia or Ghana, and a semifinal could pit them against the winner of England vs. Mexico or Brazil vs. Norway.

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