Cape Verde Twice Came From Behind to Force Argentina Into Extra Time — Their Goalkeeper Made Save After Save
2026-07-09
Argentina vs. Cape Verde turned into a marathon battle. Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal to put Argentina ahead. Cape Verde fell behind twice, pulled level twice, and their goalkeeper made save after save to push the match into extra time. Argentina finally scored a late header to advance. Cape Verde, making their first World Cup appearance, hadn't lost in regulation through four games. They left the pitch to a standing ovation. The match showed that on a good day, the gap between sides isn't fixed. Victory isn't the only story worth honoring. Holding your ground against a defending champion, fighting to the final whistle — that kind of grit earns its own place in memory.