Argentina avoid biggest World Cup upset with extra-time win vs Cape Verde

Argentina avoided the biggest upset in World Cup history after Diney Borges' own-goal in extra-time rescued a 3-2 win over Cape Verde to book their place in the last 16 of the tournament.

In this story

ArgentinaCape Verde IslandsDiney Borges

More to read

The Guardian

Tiny Cape Verde steal the show against Argentina in a performance to last in World Cup lore

The Guardian

World Cup 2026: Cape Verde give Argentina mighty scare; last 16 begins amid Mexico v England fixture chaos – live

The Guardian

Cape Verde’s heroics and it’s g’night Australia | World Cup Daily – video