Argentina Defeats Cape Verde 3-2 in Extra Time to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Kathmandu. Defending champions Argentina secured a place in the Round of 16 by defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The match, held at Miami Stadium, was extremely exciting, with the regular 90 minutes ending in a 1-1 draw, pushing the game into extra time. An own goal by Cape Verde's Diney Borges towards the end of extra time became the decisive factor in Argentina's victory.