Friday, 3 July 2026
📍 Miami Stadium
Argentina
Goal Replay
BETA⚽ 29’ - Lionel Messi
Assist: Lisandro Martínez
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Match Commentary
The match ends with Argentina winning 3-2 against Cabo Verde.
Second half extra time ends with Argentina winning 3-2 against Cabo Verde.
Attempt missed. Hélio Varela from Cabo Verde takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left.
Attempt blocked. Jamiro Monteiro from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Yannick Semedo with a cross.
Hélio Varela's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Yannick Semedo.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Cabo Verde wins a corner after Lisandro Martínez concedes it.
Dailon Livramento of Cabo Verde is caught offside.
Diney Borges from Cabo Verde has a header saved in the bottom left corner by Emiliano Martínez of Argentina. The attempt was assisted by Steven Moreira's cross.
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Emiliano Martínez concedes.
Attempt saved. Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from a challenging angle and long range on the left, but Emiliano Martínez from Argentina saves it in the top right corner.
Cabo Verde wins a corner, conceded by Emiliano Martínez.
Gonzalo Montiel of Argentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Hélio Varela from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Gonzalo Montiel commits a foul for Argentina.
Willy Semedo's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jamiro Monteiro.
Cristian Romero of Argentina misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the right. The attempt was assisted by Lionel Messi, who delivered a cross following a corner.
⚽Own goal by Diney Borges for Cabo Verde. The score is now Argentina 3, Cabo Verde 2.
Argentina wins a corner after Diney Borges concedes.
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
Nicolás Tagliafico is caught offside for Argentina.
Attempt missed. Yannick Semedo from Cabo Verde takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Jamiro Monteiro of Cabo Verde.
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
Second Half Extra Time begins Argentina 2, Cabo Verde 2.
First half of extra time ends with the score at 2-2 between Argentina and Cabo Verde.
Attempt saved. Vozinha from Cabo Verde saves a left-footed shot from Lionel Messi in the center of the box.
Gonzalo Montiel's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Substitution for Argentina: Gonzalo Montiel comes on for Nahuel Molina.
⚽Goal! The match is now 2-2 as Sidny Cabral scores for Cabo Verde with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top right corner, assisted by Yannick Semedo.
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Yannick Semedo comes on for Deroy Duarte.
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Gilson Benchimol comes on for Kevin Pina.
Attempt blocked. Enzo Fernández's right-footed shot from outside the box for Argentina is blocked. Lionel Messi provided the assist with a cross.
Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Julián Alvarez provided the assist.
Julián Alvarez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Corner awarded to Argentina after Sidny Cabral concedes.
Diney Borges from Cabo Verde misses a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Lisandro Martínez concedes.
Attempt blocked. Steven Moreira from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Hélio Varela provided the assist.
Cabo Verde wins a corner after Nico González concedes.
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Alexis Mac Allister concedes.
Argentina wins a corner after Pico Lopes concedes.
⚽Goal! Argentina leads Cabo Verde 2-1. Lisandro Martínez scores for Argentina with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top right corner, assisted by Alexis Mac Allister's headed pass after a corner.
First Half Extra Time begins Argentina 1, Cabo Verde 1.
Willy Semedo from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
The second half ends with the match finishing 1-1 between Argentina and Cabo Verde.
Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
Steven Moreira from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Nico González commits a foul for Argentina.
Attempt saved. Vozinha from Cabo Verde saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Lionel Messi of Argentina, which was aimed at the center of the goal.
Attempt saved. Enzo Fernández's header from the center of the box is saved by Vozinha in the center of the goal.
Vozinha from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Julián Alvarez commits a foul for Argentina.
Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Leandro Paredes' right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Vozinha. The shot was assisted by Alexis Mac Allister.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Alexis Mac Allister's header from the center of the box is blocked. Lionel Messi provided the assist with a cross.
Attempt blocked. Alexis Mac Allister's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Argentina wins a corner after Deroy Duarte concedes.
Cabo Verde is flagged for offside as Hélio Varela is caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Argentina: Nicolás Tagliafico comes on for Facundo Medina due to an injury.
Substitution for Argentina: Leandro Paredes comes on for Rodrigo De Paul.
Nico González of Argentina misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. The attempt was assisted by Lionel Messi, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Enzo Fernández commits a handball for Argentina.
Argentina wins a corner after Kevin Pina concedes.
Argentina wins a corner after Pico Lopes concedes.
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Hélio Varela comes on for Jovane Cabral.
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Willy Semedo comes on for Ryan Mendes.
Foul committed by Kevin Pina of Cabo Verde.
Enzo Fernández wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
Dailon Livramento from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
Cristian Romero wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the left after a direct free kick.
Jamiro Monteiro from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Attempt saved. Vozinha from Cabo Verde saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Lionel Messi of Argentina, which was aimed at the top center of the goal.
Nico González from Argentina misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. The attempt was assisted by Rodrigo De Paul, who provided a cross after a corner.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Argentina wins a corner after Vozinha concedes.
Foul committed by Deroy Duarte of Cabo Verde.
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi from Argentina has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde receives a yellow card for a foul.
Kevin Pina from Cabo Verde commits a foul.
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Jamiro Monteiro comes on for Laros Duarte.
Substitution for Cabo Verde: Dailon Livramento comes on for Nuno da Costa.
Attempt missed. Enzo Fernández from Argentina takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Substitution for Argentina: Nico González comes on for Thiago Almada.
Attempt saved. Vozinha from Cabo Verde saves a right-footed shot from Lionel Messi in the center of the box. Messi was assisted by Lautaro Martínez with a through ball.
Substitution for Argentina: Julián Alvarez comes on for Lautaro Martínez.
Corner awarded to Argentina after Diney Borges concedes.
⚽Goal! Deroy Duarte scores for Cabo Verde with a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right. The match is now 1-1.
Laros Duarte from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Cristian Romero commits a foul for Argentina.
Attempt saved. Deroy Duarte from Cabo Verde has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Emiliano Martínez from Argentina saves it in the bottom right corner.
Steven Moreira from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Thiago Almada commits a foul for Argentina.
Ryan Mendes from Cabo Verde misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The shot was assisted by Laros Duarte, who provided a headed pass.
Pico Lopes from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lautaro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
Jovane Cabral from Cabo Verde has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Rodrigo De Paul concedes.
Cabo Verde is awarded a corner after Nahuel Molina concedes.
The second half begins with the score at Argentina 1, Cabo Verde 0.
The first half ends with Argentina leading Cabo Verde 1-0.
Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lionel Messi (Argentina).
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Enzo Fernández's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Vozinha.
Vozinha from Cabo Verde is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Lautaro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
Diney Borges commits a foul for Cabo Verde.
Deroy Duarte commits a foul for Cabo Verde.
Enzo Fernández wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
Offside called against Argentina. Facundo Medina is the player caught offside.
Foul committed by Deroy Duarte of Cabo Verde.
Thiago Almada wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
Nahuel Molina is caught offside for Argentina.
Jovane Cabral from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nahuel Molina commits a foul for Argentina.
⚽Goal! Argentina leads Cabo Verde 1-0. Lionel Messi scores for Argentina with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the top right corner, assisted by Lisandro Martínez's through ball.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Foul committed by Jovane Cabral of Cabo Verde.
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Jovane Cabral from Cabo Verde wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Cristian Romero commits a foul for Argentina.
Ryan Mendes from Cabo Verde has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Diney Borges.
Sidny Cabral from Cabo Verde wins a free kick on the left wing.
Rodrigo De Paul commits a foul for Argentina.
Kick-off! The referee is Drew Fischer.
Match Highlights
📋Match Preview
Argentina defeated Cape Verde Islands 3-2 in the World Cup. Argentina scorers: Lionel Messi (29'), Lisandro Martínez (92'), Diney Borges (111' og). Cape Verde Islands scorers: Deroy Duarte (59'), Sidny Lopes Cabral (103'). Match venue: Miami Stadium. Verified TV: BBC iPlayer, ITV 1, ITVX.
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