Argentina - Cape Verde Islands 1-2 | Full-time report

In 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands is over.

Full-time score: Argentina 1-2 Cape Verde Islands (half-time: 0-0).

Full-time result: Cape Verde Islands 1-2.

Venue: Miami Stadium | Referee: Lyes Arfa | Kick-off: 04-07-2026 01:00.

Starting XI and formations

Argentina (4-3-3)

6. Lisandro Martínez, 7. Rodrigo De Paul, 10. Lionel Messi, 13. Cristian Romero, 16. Thiago Almada, 20. Alexis Mac Allister, 22. Lautaro Martínez, 23. Emiliano Martínez, 24. Enzo Fernández, 25. Facundo Medina, 26. Nahuel Molina.

Cape Verde Islands (4-1-4-1)

1. Vozinha, 3. Diney Borges, 4. Roberto Lopes, 6. Kevin Lenini, 7. Jovane Cabral, 10. Jamiro Monteiro, 13. Sidny Lopes Cabral, 14. Deroy Duarte, 19. Dailon Livramento, 20. Ryan Mendes, 22. Steven Moreira.

Goals (minute by minute)

• 29' - Lionel Messi   (assist: Lisandro Martínez)
• 59' - Deroy Duarte (assist: Ryan Mendes)
• 93' - Lisandro Martínez (assist: Alexis Mac Allister)
• 103' - Sidny Lopes Cabral (assist: Yannick Semedo)
• 111' - Own goal (Edilson Alberto Monteiro Sanches Borges)

Cards

• 68' - Kevin Lenini Gonçalves Pereira de Pina: yellow card
• 115' - Gonzalo Ariel Montiel: yellow card

Substitutions

• 63' - Lautaro Martínez off, Julián Álvarez on.
• 63' - Thiago Almada off, Nico González on.
• 67' - Nuno Da Costa off, Dailon Rocha Livramento do Rosario on.
• 67' - Laros Duarte off, Jamiro Monteiro on.
• 80' - Ryan Mendes off, Willy Semedo on.
• 80' - Jovane Cabral off, Helio Varela on.
• 84' - Rodrigo De Paul off, Leandro Paredes on.
• 86' - Facundo Medina off, Nicolás Tagliafico on.
• 100' - Kevin Lenini Gonçalves Pereira de Pina off, Gilson Benchimol Tavares on.
• 100' - Deroy Duarte off, Yannick Semedo on.
• 104' - Nahuel Molina Lucero off, Gonzalo Ariel Montiel on.

Match statistics

• Argentina had more of the ball in the match (64% - 36%).
• Shots: Argentina 22 (13 on target), Cape Verde Islands 16 (10 on target).
• Corners: Argentina 8, Cape Verde Islands 8.
• Fouls: Argentina 13, Cape Verde Islands 12.
• Pass accuracy: Argentina 92%, Cape Verde Islands 86%.
• Offsides: Argentina 3, Cape Verde Islands 2.
• Saves: Argentina 3, Cape Verde Islands 8.

Group standings

Group standings: Argentina 9 pts (8th); Cape Verde Islands 6 pts (19th).

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