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Messi's Argentina Edge Cape Verde 3-2 to Reach Round of 16

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

Lionel Messi’s Argentina won 3-2 against Cape Verde after a 111‑minute own‑goal, securing a spot in the World Cup Round of 16. Messi’s 20th career World Cup goal helped lead the team to victory.

Messi’s Argentina edged Cape Verde 3‑2 in a thriller that went into extra time. The decisive goal came in the 111th minute when Cristian Romero’s header deflected off Cape Verde’s Diney Borges, giving Argentina a 2‑1 lead that held until the end. fishroad-app.com

Messi also scored his 20th World Cup goal in the 29th minute, while Lisandro Martínez added a 103rd‑minute goal to extend the lead. Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral and Deroy Duarte had pulled back two goals, but Argentina’s defense and goalkeeper Vozinha kept the match from turning into a rout.

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