In a thrilling Round of 32 clash, Argentina edged out Cape Verde with a final score of 3-2. Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in the 29th minute, but Cape Verde equalized through Deroy Duarte in the 59th minute. Lisandro Martínez restored Argentina's lead in extra time before Sidny Lopes Cabral leveled for Cape Verde, only for an own goal by Diney Borges to secure the victory for Argentina. The match was intense, highlighted by a red card for Leandro Paredes and a series of substitutions from both sides.

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