Some moments from the Argentina and Cape Verde match

Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in a match to secure a ticket to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held at the Miami Stadium.

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Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico in action with Cape Verde's Willy Semedo.

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Cape Verde's Gilson Benchimol misses a chance to score against Argentina's Emiliano Martinez.

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Cape Verde's Vozinha looks dejected after the match as Cape Verde are eliminated from the World Cup.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after missing a chance to score.

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Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral celebrates scoring their second goal.

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Cape Verde's Jamiro Monteiro in action with Argentina's Nicolas Gonzalez and Facundo Medina.

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Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates after Cristian Romero scores their third goal.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match as Argentina qualify for the Round of 16 of the World Cup.

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Cape Verde's Gilson Benchimol misses a chance to score.

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni speaks with Lionel Messi after Cristian Romero scores their third goal.

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Argentina's Lisandro Martinez celebrates scoring their second goal with Enzo Fernandez

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