Cape Verde bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in style after dropping a shocker against the Champions Argentina.
After attaining a dramatic qualification to the round of 32, Cape Verde again proved their brilliance, putting Africa on the map and announcing their dominance.
The game between Cape Verde and Argentina astonishingly stretched to the extra time drama after an intense 2_2 full-time result.
The game kicked off with an intense approach between the two nations, with Argentina attaining the first goal via the brilliance of Lionel Messi after he converted one of Argentina’s vital chances of the first half, controlling and poaching the ball at the back of the net in the 29th minute of the game.
Argentina vs Cape Verde is the best game of this World Cup so far. What a game! 🔥
Every time you thought Argentina had won it, Cape Verde found a way back. If only the rest of the African teams had shown that same mentality😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/DGrVgEZRt8
— 𝔭𝔞𝔭𝔦𝔠𝔥𝔲𝔩𝔬! (@UtdChulo) July 4, 2026
This would be brought to a 1-1 leveled scoreline in the 59th minute of the game after Duarte delivered a brilliant effort to put the ball at the back of the net. Martinez would respond with another goal in the 92nd minutes of the game, slashing the ball into the back of the net.
While the goal looked like a decisive one to seal Argentina’s victory and a place in the round of 16, Cape Verde responded with a late screamer after Lopes Cabral coiled the ball in the back of the net from a long range.
The game spanned overly to the extra time where Argentina attained their victory through Diney’s O.Goal. Argentina advanced to the round of 16 via a narrow end of in form Cape Verde.
The African side announced their quality to the world bowed out in style. Also, Argentina have proven their consistent dominance going head to head with every nation since the 2026 World Cup campaign kicked off.
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