Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands
Who won Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
Argentina 3 Cape Verde Islands 2, full time in World Cup 2026. Our model's pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals, which did not land.
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Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde Islands
Argentina survived a genuinely uncomfortable night in extra time against Cape Verde Islands, winning 3-2 in a match that exposed real structural concerns behind the scoreline. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down what the numbers cannot fully explain.
Our pick
Argentina to win
Result
3:2ARG v CPV
Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2 at home.
5 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
The chances backed the result: Argentina 2.07 to Cape Verde Islands 0.57 on expected goals.
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde Islands: The Detail Nobody Is Talking About
Argentina survived a genuinely uncomfortable night in extra time against Cape Verde Islands, winning 3-2 in a match that exposed real structural concerns behind the scoreline. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down what the numbers cannot fully explain.
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- 59'assist: Ryan Mendes
Deroy Duarte - 63'off: Lautaro Martínez
Julián Álvarez - 64'off: Thiago Almada
Nico González - 67'off: Nuno Da Costa
Dailon Livramento - 67'off: Laros Duarte
Jamiro Monteiro - 68'Foul
Kevin Lenini - 80'off: Ryan Mendes
Willy Semedo - 80'off: Jovane Cabral
Hélio Varela - 84'off: Rodrigo De Paul
Leandro Paredes - 86'off: Facundo Medina
Nicolás Tagliafico - 92'assist: Alexis Mac Allister
Lisandro Martínez - 100'off: Deroy Duarte
Yannick Semedo - 100'off: Kevin Lenini
Benchimol - 103'assist: Yannick Semedo
Sidny Lopes Cabral - 111'Own Goal
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Expected Goals (xG)
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What was the final score of Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
The match finished 3-2 to Argentina.
Who won Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
Argentina won the match 3-2.
When did Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands take place?
The match took place on Friday, 3 July 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Argentina face Cape Verde Islands on July 3, 2026, at 22:00 UTC in World Cup play. Argentina have won their last five matches and both teams scored in all five; Cape Verde have drawn two of their last five with both teams scoring in half those games. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Argentina lead Group B at position 1 with perfect form heading into this World Cup 2026 qualifier. Cape Verde sit second with two draws from their opening matches. The gap between sides is substantial; Argentina's attacking output and league position reflect tournament favorites, while Cape Verde's defensive approach and stalemate results suggest a cautious, compact setup. Fixture disparity favors the home side considerably.
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