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World Cup 2026: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde - Reigning champions avoid biggest upset in tournament history after extra-time winner

Argentina avoided the biggest upset in World Cup history after Diney Borges' own-goal in extra-time rescued a 3-2 win over Cape Verde to book their place in the last 16 of the tournament.

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Instant classic! Messi, Argentina survive Cape Verde in World Cup extra time

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Fox, Telemundo calls of Argentina-Cape Verde instant classic

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Argentina vs Cabo Verde, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Argentina wins 3-2 after extra time thriller

Three games in at the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verde is unbeaten, through to the knockouts, and nobody is quite sure what to expect from the African nation.

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Scaloni wary of World Cup surprise package Cape Verde despite Argentina's form

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Argentina vs Cape Verde live updates: Messi stars in today’s World Cup knockout clash

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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

There were the heroics of goalkeeper Vozinha as they earned their first World Cup point against Spain.

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Lionel Messi, Argentina survive World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde in extra time thriller

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Cape Verde scores World Cup goal vs. Messi, Argentina in second half

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Egypt makes history with first World Cup knockout round win, defeating Australia on penalties

Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.

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How far have Cape Verde advanced in the World Cup? All-time historical records and best finishes

Cape Verde are one of the newest countries to appear at the World Cup. Despite showing steady improvement over the last decade, the 2026 edition marks their first participation in the tournament after finally qualifying through the African qualifiers.