Highlights | Argentina 3-2 Cabo Verde | FIFA World Cup 2026™
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AI GeneratedArgentina secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Cabo Verde in the World Cup knockout stages in Miami. Despite a resilient performance from Cabo Verde, who equalized twice, Argentina's offensive power—led by Lionel Messi and clinical finishes from Lissandro Martinez and Cristian Romero—ultimately ensured their progression to the next round.
And we have liftoff in the knockout stages in Miami.
This is Vosigna, second time he's tried something like that and got away with it both times so far.
In it comes to Lionel Messi, his control is brilliant, his finish is even better.
It's sensational from Lionel Messi and we would expect absolutely nothing less.
Goal number 20 for the all-time leading scorer in the history of the World Cup.
Looking for Lautaro Martinez.
This is Mendes, in field he goes, there's the equaliser.
A sensation in Miami at the World Cup, Giroy Duarte.
Here's Messi looking to restore Argentina's lead.
Messi takes it, holds its collective breath.
As Messi, extra time to come.
When it comes right across the face of the goal,
danger's still not cleared, Lissandro Martinez, tees it up, buries it.
Falling behind once more, they've equalised.
Sidney Lopez Cabral and this team just will not lie down.
Messi, denied by Vosigna.
Messi's delivery is a good one and it's the third goal, Cristian Romero.
Lopez Cabral, he whips it in and brings the save from Emi Martinez.
In it comes once more, Argentina are through.
Cabo Verde push them to the limit.
Argentina 3, Cabo Verde 2.