Argentina faced a critical challenge against Cape Verde in their World Cup match on July 4, 2026. The stakes were high, as a loss could have resulted in a historic upset.
The match concluded with a dramatic score of 3-2 after extra-time. A pivotal moment came when Diney Borges scored an own-goal, which ultimately turned the tide in favor of Argentina.
This victory not only secures Argentina's advancement to the last 16 but also averts what many considered could have been the biggest upset in World Cup history.
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Update at 03:38 UTC on 2026-07-04
Sky Sports reported 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.
Sources: Sky Sports