Argentina Edge Cape Verde 3-2 to Reach World Cup Round of 16

Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, and Lisandro Martínez added a 103rd‑minute goal to put Argentina ahead 2-1. Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral and Deroy Duarte each scored to level the match, but a 111th‑minute own‑goal by Cristian Romero’s header propelled Argentina to a 3-2 victory. The win sends Argentina into the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt, the group winner that defeated Australia on penalties. trojkonferencja2024.pl

Cape Verde’s debut was historic, becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage after victories over Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. 40‑year‑old goalkeeper Vozinha made 10 saves against Argentina, including five on Messi, but the own‑goal and Messi’s 20th World Cup goal proved decisive.