Argentina vs. Cabo Verde Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights

What an unreal stop on the GOAT

This is outragous.

Lionel Messi looks, in a word, unstoppable.

The No. 10 has the only goal so far between Argentina and Cape Verde, one that came about after a darting run in behind, a perfectly cushioned first touch, and a seamless finish. Even without much space in which to operate, Messi made the Blue Sharks pay. It's Messi, after all. Outside of the goal, Argentina haven't been especially busy. They've held most of the ball, as expected, but are yet to create a myriad of chances.

Everyone's favorite underdogs, for their part, have much to be proud of after the opening period. Cape Verde have managed to stay strong defensively for most of the match, only breaking after a moment of magic from Messi. What's been missing, though, is any real threat going the other way. Down a goal, Cape Verde need something in the attack in the second half.

...it is good, it is a record.

Does that say 20????????

He has done it again.

House money, baby

Messiball is here in the knockout stages.

Bigggggg one coming in Miami.

For the first time ever, Egypt has prevailed in a World Cup knockout game. Of course, regardless of the outcome in Texas, one of the sides was going to enjoy that distinction. But after a penalty shootout, it's Egypt who go through to the Round of 16.

Without either team creating much in open play, though Mohamed Salah began exerting his influence towards the end of regulation, set pieces helped define the match. Emam Ashour's opener stemmed from a recycled free kick. Australia's equalizer resulted from a free kick served into the box by midfielder Aiden O'Neill that was flicked home for an own goal by Egyptian right back Mohamed Hany. 

According to the FOX broadcast, Hany now holds the unfortunate distinction of being just the second player in men's World Cup history to have scored two own goals at the same tournament. The other came in a 1-1 draw with Belgium in the group stage. Hany became the first player to accomplish that feat in 60 years.

Despite the own goal, Egypt forced the game to a penalty shootout. Even after a late goalkeeping switch saw veteran Matt Ryan enter for the spot kicks, two misses from a pair of Australian center backs put the game out of reach and into Egypt's favor.

Egypt will now take on the winner of Argentina's clash with Cape Verde. The two victors will face off in the Round of 16 in Atlanta on July 7th.

Salah with a cheeky spot kick

Game comes to life right at the end

This one warming up nicely

Huge news if true

Might Egypt be an hour away from winning their first knockout round game at a World Cup?

Thanks to Emam Ashour's goal in the 13th minute on a recycled set piece, Egypt find themselves protecting a 1-0 lead. Largely in control of the game thus far, Egypt have held plenty of the ball high up the field, pushing their star-studded forward line high up against Australia's back five. With Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Ashour finding space beneath Ziko up top, Egypt's talent was on display in the first half.

Still, Australia aren't out of this game yet. They held more of the ball and pressed with more aggression and a higher line as the first half wore on – the Socceroos have begun asserting themselves in Dallas. With their height, Australia may well threaten on set pieces in the second period. This one is still anybody's game.

A bit of celeb spotting at the Egypt game

Ashour with deft header from set piece

Round of 32 coming to a close today

Time for Salah to kick us off

Mexico vs. England is gonna be huge

South Americans shining at World Cup

Shaping up nicely