A fairytale run comes to an end for Cape Verde, but not without one last magical chapter. The Blue Sharks pushed the reigning champions all the way, forcing extra time in a breathless encounter. Messi gave Argentina the lead in the first half, only for Duarte to level on the hour. In extra time, Lisandro Martínez restored Argentina's advantage, but Lopes Cabral responded with a stunning strike to level once more. It took a set-piece goal to finally separate the sides, as Argentina scraped through to the round of 16 in dramatic fashion. Argentina – Cape Verde highlights from Friday 3rd July in the FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ - post-game. Highlights presented by Arena Plus. Don't just watch, be part of every match on Arenaplus.ph A daily live show featuring the best highlights and the top match of the day from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, live and exclusive. Subscribe and don't miss a moment of the best World Cup in history! #AlephArena #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Football #FIFAWorldCupOnYT