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📍 Match Details
Competition
World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026
Stage
Round of 32
Date
Fri 3 Jul 2026, 23:00
Weather
☀️ Clear
Result
1 – 1 (HT 1–0)
🟨 Referee
Drew Fischer
Ball Possession
64%Argentina — Cabo Verde36%
🎯 Shots
22
Total Shots
16
10
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
15
Shots Inside Box
6
7
Shots Outside Box
10
7
Blocked Shots
6
0
Hit Woodwork
0
3
Big Chances
0
2
Big Chances Missed
0
2.15
Expected Goals (xG)
0.52
⚡ Attack
8
Corners
8
5
Fouls Received (F3)
2
51
Touches in Box
16
82
Final Third Entries
57
10/16 (63%)
Dribbles
10/21 (48%)
3
Offsides
2
🔁 Passing
779
Accurate Passes
407
849
Total Passes
475
25/39 (64%)
Long Balls
21/50 (42%)
🛡 Defence
20
Tackles
19
20
Total Tackles
19
60
Tackles Won (%)
42
9
Interceptions
9
23
Clearances
27
7
Blocked Shots
6
45
Ball Recoveries
49
1
Errors Leading to Shot
0
🟨 Discipline
13
Fouls
12
12
Free Kicks
13
1
Yellow Cards
1
51
Total Duels
49
14/27 (52%)
Aerial Duels
13/27 (48%)
41/81 (51%)
Ground Duels
40/82 (49%)
13
Dispossessed
10
🧤 Goalkeeping
-0.58
Goals Prevented
-0.6
11
Goal Kicks
8
16
Throw-ins
17
📈 Odds
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Argentina
1.14
Consensus
Draw
7.55
Consensus
Cabo Verd
17.42
Consensus
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Argentina
4-4-2
4-1-4-1 Cabo Verde
Martínez
Molina
↑
Romero
Martínez
↓↑⚽
Medina
↑
Paul
↑
Allister
↓
Fernández
Almada
↑
Messi
⚽
Martínez
↓↑⚽
Vozinha
Moreira
Pico
Diney
⚽
Cabral
⚽
Lenini
▮↑
Mendes
↓↑
Duarte
↑
Duarte
⚽↑
Cabral
↑
Costa
↑
Argentina
Cabo Verde
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▮=Red
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🧑💼 Coaches & Referee
Lionel Scaloni
Argentina
⚽ 4-4-2
Win Rate0%
Record23W4D4L
Bubista
Cape Verde
⚽ 4-3-3
Win Rate0%
Record12W7D1L
⚖ Referee
Drew Fischer
🟨 Yellow/g: 4.24 🟥 Red/g: 0.03 Fouls/g: 24.70 37 matches this season
120'
💬
ET
115'
Yellow Card — G. Montiel
G. Montiel is caught out and concedes the free kick and picks up a booking in the 115'. A costly booking this deep into the match.
111'
⚽
GOAL! Diney — The Lead!
What a moment! Diney buries the ball into the roof of the net in the 111' to make it 3–2. Argentina lead 3–2. What drama this late in the game!
106'
▶
⏱ Extra Time — 2nd Half Begins
We are into the second half of extra time. 15 minutes left — one moment of quality could be decisive.
105'
⏸
⏸ Extra Time — Half Time
The whistle goes at the end of the first period of extra time (ET1). 15 minutes of ET2 to come — the tension is palpable.
104'
↕
Substitution — Argentina
G. Montiel is introduced for N. Molina in the 104'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.
103'
⚽
GOAL! S. L. Cabral — Level!
Sensational! S. L. Cabral pounces on the rebound and converts in the 103' to make it 2–2. The scores are level at 2–2. What drama this late in the game!
100'
↕
Substitution — Cabo Verde
G. Tavares is introduced for K. Lenini in the 100'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
100'
↕
Substitution — Cabo Verde
Y. Semedo is introduced for D. Duarte in the 100'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
93'
⚽
GOAL! L. Martínez — The Lead!
That's a beauty! L. Martínez heads powerfully into the net in the 93' to make it 2–1. Great assist from A. Mac Allister. Argentina lead 2–1. What drama this late in the game!
91'
▶
⏱ Extra Time — 1st Half Begins
The referee blows for extra time. Both sides now have 30 more minutes to settle this — 15 in each half. Argentina vs Cabo Verde continues.
90'
🏁
🏁 Full Time
The final whistle has been blown. xG: Argentina 2.31 – 0.00 Cabo Verde. Possession: Argentina 64% – 36% Cabo Verde · Shots: 22 – 16 · On Target: 10 – 5 · Corners: 8 – 8 · Fouls: 13 – 12 · Offsides: 3 – 2 · Yellow Cards: 1 – 1 · Passes: 849 – 475 · Throw-ins: 16 – 17 · Free Kicks: 12 – 13 · Tackles: 20 – 19 · Blocked Shots: 7 – 6.
90'
💬
FT
86'
↕
Substitution — Argentina
N. Tagliafico is introduced for F. Medina in the 86'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.
84'
↕
Substitution — Argentina
L. Paredes is introduced for R. De Paul in the 84'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.
80'
↕
Substitution — Cabo Verde
H. Varela is introduced for J. Cabral in the 80'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.
80'
↕
Substitution — Cabo Verde
W. Semedo is introduced for R. Mendes in the 80'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.
75'
💬
Match Pulse — 75'
A feisty contest — 25 fouls in total, Argentina 13 vs Cabo Verde 12. Argentina are throwing their bodies on the line — 7 shots blocked, showing real defensive commitment.
70'
💬
Momentum Shift — 65'–80'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Argentina are now dominating the territorial battle, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 37.60 in this window.
68'
Yellow Card — K. Lenini
K. Lenini tugs the shirt and the referee spots it immediately and picks up a booking in the 68'.
68'
💬
Shot Quality Analysis
Argentina are accumulating a dangerous xG tally from their attacking moves — cumulative xG of 2.31 vs 0.00. The quality of their chances is telling.
67'
↕
Substitution — Cabo Verde
D. R. Livramento is introduced for N. Da Costa in the 67'. A tactical tweak as the manager looks to change the dynamic.
67'
↕
Substitution — Cabo Verde
J. Monteiro is introduced for L. Duarte in the 67'. Fresh legs introduced to inject energy into the game.
63'
↕
Substitution — Argentina
N. González is introduced for T. Almada in the 63'. A like-for-like change to maintain the current shape.
63'
↕
Substitution — Argentina
J. Álvarez is introduced for L. Martínez in the 63'. The manager throws on an attacking option in search of a goal.
60'
💬
Match Pulse — 60'
A feisty contest — 25 fouls in total, Argentina 13 vs Cabo Verde 12. Shot count: Argentina 22 (on target: 10) vs Cabo Verde 16 (on target: 5).
59'
⚽
GOAL! D. Duarte — Level!
What a strike! D. Duarte buries the ball into the roof of the net in the 59' to make it 1–1. Great assist from R. Mendes. The scores are level at 1–1.
55'
💬
Momentum Shift — 50'–65'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Cabo Verde are now controlling the tempo and the ball, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 11.33 in this window.
⏸ HALF TIME
45'
💬
First Half Summary
A feisty contest — 25 fouls in total, Argentina 13 vs Cabo Verde 12. Argentina are dominating possession — 849 passes completed vs Cabo Verde's 475.
45'
⏸
⏸ Half Time
The referee brings the first half to a close. Possession: Argentina 64% – 36% Cabo Verde · Shots: 22 – 16 · On Target: 10 – 5 · Corners: 8 – 8 · Fouls: 13 – 12 · Offsides: 3 – 2 · Yellow Cards: 1 – 1.
45'
💬
HT
40'
💬
xG Snapshot
Expected goals from the shotmap: Argentina 2.31 – 0.00 Cabo Verde. The xG gap tells its own story of how this game is developing.
30'
💬
Match Pulse — 30'
Argentina are dominating possession — 849 passes completed vs Cabo Verde's 475. Argentina are throwing their bodies on the line — 7 shots blocked, showing real defensive commitment.
30'
💬
Momentum Shift — 25'–35'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Argentina are now dominating the territorial battle, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 11.00 in this window.
29'
⚽
GOAL! L. Messi — The Lead!
He's done it! L. Messi strikes it first-time past the helpless goalkeeper in the 29' to make it 1–0. Great assist from L. Martínez. Argentina lead 1–0.
15'
💬
Match Pulse — 15'
A feisty contest — 25 fouls in total, Argentina 13 vs Cabo Verde 12. Argentina are dominating possession — 849 passes completed vs Cabo Verde's 475.
15'
💬
Momentum Shift — 10'–20'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Argentina are now controlling the tempo and the ball, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 27.40 in this window.
▶
Kick Off — Argentina vs Cabo Verde
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Early possession split: Argentina 64% – 36% Cabo Verde.
ArgentinaMIN
Cabo Verde
⚽
L. Messi Assist: L. Martínez Regular Goal
29'
⏸ Half Time
59'
Regular Assist: R. Mendes D. Duarte Goal
⚽
↑↓
↑N. González
↓T. Almada
Substitution 63'
↑↓
↑J. Álvarez
↓L. Martínez
Substitution 63'
67'
D. R. Livramento↑
N. Da Costa↓
Substitution 67'
J. Monteiro↑
L. Duarte↓
Substitution 68'
K. Lenini Yellow Card
80'
H. Varela↑
J. Cabral↓
Substitution 80'
W. Semedo↑
R. Mendes↓
Substitution
↑↓
↑L. Paredes
↓R. De Paul
Substitution 84'
↑↓
↑N. Tagliafico
↓F. Medina
Substitution 86'
⏱ Extra Time — 1st Half
⚽
L. Martínez Assist: A. Mac Allister Regular Goal
93'
100'
G. Tavares↑
K. Lenini↓
Substitution 100'
Y. Semedo↑
D. Duarte↓
Substitution 103'
Regular S. L. Cabral Goal
⚽
↑↓
↑G. Montiel
↓N. Molina
Substitution 104'
⏱ Extra Time — 2nd Half
⚽
Diney Owngoal Goal
111'
G. Montiel Yellow Card
115'
Win Probability CatBoost ML
5119%
Argentina
3006%
Draw
1875%
Cabo Verd
Expected Goals (xG)
2.14
Argentina
xG
exp.
exp.
0.53
Cabo Verde
Most Likely Score
🎯
2-0
Markets
Over 1.5
7890%
Over 2.5
3783%
Over 3.5
2161%
BTTS
3972%
Confidence
5119%
Cabo Verde 52 players
#
Player
Rtg
Pico
D · 120'
85% pass
Gilson Tavares
F · 20'
100% pass
José Manuel López
F
Shot Map
Goal
On Target
Block
Miss
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Match Momentum
Argentina
Cabo Verde
Argentina Press
75%
Cabo Verde Press
25%
📈 Argentina controlled the tempo for most of this match,
maintaining a 75% share of the pressure index
across 108 data points.
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Tactical Analysis: Argentina 1-1 Cabo Verde | World Cup 2026
Argentina set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Cabo Verde opting for a 4-1-4-1. Tactically, Argentina and Cabo Verde cancelled each other out in a 1-1 draw in World Cup 2026.
Ball control: Argentina dominated territory with 64% of the ball, forcing Cabo Verde to defend for long spells. Cabo Verde managed just 36% possession, yet managed 5 shots on target to Argentina's 10.
Set pieces: Argentina won 8 corners, Cabo Verde 8. Fouls: Argentina 13, Cabo Verde 12. Offsides: Argentina 3, Cabo Verde 2.
The goals: L. Messi fired his team in front in the 29', assisted by L. Martínez for Argentina. D. Duarte fired home in the 59', assisted by R. Mendes for Cabo Verde. L. Martínez tucked home in the 93', assisted by A. Mac Allister for Argentina. S. L. Cabral tucked home in the 103' for Cabo Verde. Diney fired home in the 111' for Argentina.
Scorers — Argentina: L. Messi (29'), L. Martínez (93'), Diney (111'). Cabo Verde: D. Duarte (59'), S. L. Cabral (103').
Discipline: Bookings and dismissals: K. Lenini (yellow, 68') for Cabo Verde; G. Montiel (yellow, 115') for Argentina.
Changes: Substitutions: N. González replaced T. Almada (Argentina, 63'); J. Álvarez replaced L. Martínez (Argentina, 63'); D. R. Livramento replaced N. Da Costa (Cabo Verde, 67'); J. Monteiro replaced L. Duarte (Cabo Verde, 67'); H. Varela replaced J. Cabral (Cabo Verde, 80'); W. Semedo replaced R. Mendes (Cabo Verde, 80'); L. Paredes replaced R. De Paul (Argentina, 84'); N. Tagliafico replaced F. Medina (Argentina, 86'); G. Tavares replaced K. Lenini (Cabo Verde, 100'); Y. Semedo replaced D. Duarte (Cabo Verde, 100'); G. Montiel replaced N. Molina (Argentina, 104').
Tactical verdict: Over ninety minutes, the stats reflect just how tight this contest was. Points shared was a fair result.
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