Argentina vs Cape Verde Result: Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde — Round of 16 — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens on July 3, 2026 — Round of 16, Match 86. Scorers: Argentina: Lionel Messi (29'), Lisandro Martínez (92'), Diney Borges (111'). Cape Verde: Deroy Duarte (59'), Sidny Lopes Cabral (103').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Match | #86 (Round of 16) |
| Date | July 3, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 19:00 |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Stage | Round of 16 — Match #86 |
| Goal scorers | Argentina: Lionel Messi 29', Lisandro Martínez 92', Diney Borges 111' (OG); Cape Verde: Deroy Duarte 59', Sidny Lopes Cabral 103' |
Goal Scorers
- 29'Lionel Messi
- 92'Lisandro Martínez
- 111'Diney Borges (own goal)
- 59'Deroy Duarte
- 103'Sidny Lopes Cabral
Match Summary
Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Lionel Messi opened the scoring before Cape Verde levelled and took the lead in extra time; Lisandro Martínez equalised late and a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute sent the holders through.
Player of the match: Lionel Messi.
Key Moments
- Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead in the 29th minute.
- Deroy Duarte equalised for Cape Verde in the 59th minute.
- Lisandro Martínez restored Argentina's lead in the 92nd minute of regulation.
- Sidny Lopes Cabral made it 2-2 for Cape Verde in the 103rd minute of extra time.
- Diney Borges turned the ball into his own net in the 111th minute to decide the tie.
Bracket Impact
Argentina advance to the Round of 8 and will face Egypt in Match #95 on 7 July at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Cape Verde are eliminated after a dramatic extra-time defeat.
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What This Means for Argentina & Cape Verde
Argentina advance; Cape Verde are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
| Cape Verde | Eliminated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Argentina vs Cape Verde score at World Cup 2026?
Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde — played at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens on July 3, 2026 (Round of 16, Match #86).
Who won Argentina vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026?
Argentina won 3–2.
Where was Argentina vs Cape Verde played?
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens — kickoff 19:00 local time.
What stage is Argentina vs Cape Verde?
Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #86.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
Argentina advance to the Round of 8 and will face Egypt in Match #95 on 7 July at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Cape Verde are eliminated after a dramatic extra-time defeat.
Who scored in Argentina vs Cape Verde?
Argentina: Lionel Messi 29', Lisandro Martínez 92', Diney Borges 111' (OG). Cape Verde: Deroy Duarte 59', Sidny Lopes Cabral 103'.