Argentina secured their place in the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their match against Cape Verde required extra time to produce a decisive result. This is reported by FR-Fans.nl in its coverage of day 23 of the tournament.

According to FR-Fans.nl, Argentina was unable to settle the contest within the standard ninety minutes of play. Cape Verde, considered the underdog in the fixture, maintained their position throughout regular time, necessitating an additional period of play.

Argentina ultimately prevailed during extra time, securing progression in the competition. Further details regarding goalscorers and the final scoreline could not be fully verified on the basis of the available source material.

The parties involved could not be reached for comment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being held in an expanded format accommodating a greater number of participating nations than previous editions. Cape Verde’s participation in the tournament already represents a notable achievement for the nation on the global football stage.