Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra-time thriller

Argentina survived a massive scare to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 thriller in Miami on Friday. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez scored for Argentina, but Cape Verde equalized twice before a late own goal sealed the win. The dramatic victory in Miami sends Argentina to the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt, who previously eliminated Australia in a penalty shootout.