2026 WC: Argentina survive huge scare to beat Cabo Verde in five-goal extra-time thriller
Argentina survived a huge scare to beat Cabo Verde 3-2 in extra-time, needing an own goal to squeeze into the round of 16. Lionel Messi scored the opener just shy of the half hour, becoming the first player in history to net in eight World Cup matches in a row and breaking the record for most ever appearances at the tournament (30). Deroy Duarte equalised for Cabo Verde on 59 minutes.
Lionel Scaloni's men regained the lead two minutes into extra-time through Lisandro Martinez, but Sidny Cabral levelled again on 103 minutes. Argentina came to the fore once more with Cristian Romero's header deflecting into the goal off Diney Borges after 111 minutes. Argentina will now meet Egypt in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, July 7 at Atlanta Stadium (17:00 BST kick off).
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