Cape VerdeAerial
89'Last Play

Pico Lopes (Cape Verde) Aerial at 89'

Match Timeline & Momentum

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Commentary

86'ArgentinaSubstitution

Medina has pulled up with an injury as things continue to come unstuck for the Albiceleste, with Nicolas Tagliafico needed to replace him at left-back and coming on with time still ticking away.

84'ArgentinaSubstitution

Leandro Paredes set a new World Cup passing record for Argentina against Jordan last time out, and he'll come on late for De Paul with the Albiceleste in dire need of some control and execution in what's left of normal time.

82'

Messi found the net in the final 15 minutes of each of Argentina's three group stage matches, but he's been limited to longer-range efforts so far in this second half as Cape Verde's defence get to grips with him.

80'Cape VerdeSubstitution

Looking for a winning goal, Cape Verde bring on the man who netted their second against Uruguay, as Helio Varela replaces Jovane Cabral in yet another attack-minded switch from Bubista.

80'Cape VerdeSubstitution

Bubista looks to add fresh legs with two more changes for Cape Verde, with his captain Mendes replaced by Willy Semedo out wide.

78'

WIDE!!! A long-range Cape Verde free-kick gives Pina a chance to repeat his heroics against Uruguay, but this time, the long run-up and low trajectory only results in a strike that rolls well wide of the mark!

Shot Map

Blocked
1 of 17

R. Mendes

CPV • Right Midfielder

7'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
19 m
Distance
Fast Break
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Off Target
2 of 17

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

15'
0.07
xG
0.00
xGOT
15 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Saved
3 of 17

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

18'
0.04
xG
0.01
xGOT
28 m
Distance
Free Kick
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Goal
4 of 17

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

29'
0.24
xG
0.77
xGOT
8 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Saved
5 of 17

E. Fernández

ARG • Center Left Midfielder

45'
0.06
xG
0.11
xGOT
20 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Blocked
6 of 17

J. Cabral

CPV • Left Midfielder

49'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
25 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
7 of 17

R. Mendes

CPV • Right Midfielder

49'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
31 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Left
Goal Zone
Saved
8 of 17

D. Duarte

CPV • Center Left Midfielder

54'
0.03
xG
0.16
xGOT
26 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Goal
9 of 17

D. Duarte

CPV • Center Left Midfielder

59'
0.04
xG
0.07
xGOT
12 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Saved
10 of 17

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

63'
0.48
xG
0.30
xGOT
11 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
11 of 17

E. Fernández

ARG • Center Left Midfielder

67'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
12 of 17

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

69'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
28 m
Distance
Free Kick
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
13 of 17

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

73'
0.13
xG
0.45
xGOT
22 m
Distance
Free Kick
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
High Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
14 of 17
Shot out of view

N. González

ARG • Substitute

73'
7 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Header
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
15 of 17
Shot out of view

K. Pina

CPV • Defensive Midfielder

78'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
34 m
Distance
Free Kick
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
16 of 17

N. González

ARG • Substitute

84'
0.12
xG
0.00
xGOT
7 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Header
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
17 of 17

A. Mac Allister

ARG • Center Right Midfielder

87'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
19 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone

Team Stats

1.33

Expected Goals

0.17

68%

Possession

32%

5 (46%)

Shots on Goal

2 (33%)

2

Big Chances Created

0

1

Big Chances Missed

0

602 (92%)

Accurate Passes

262 (85%)

34

Duels Won

36

1

Saves

4

10

Fouls Committed

8

LAST FIVE MATCHES

Argentina
DATEOPPRESULTCOMPETITION
28/6/26
@JOR
W3-1
2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
22/6/26
vsAUT
W2-0
2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
17/6/26
vsALG
W3-0
2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
10/6/26
vsISL
W3-0
International Friendly
7/6/26
vsHON
W2-0
International Friendly
Cape Verde
DATEOPPRESULTCOMPETITION
27/6/26
vsKSA
D0-0
2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
22/6/26
@URU
D2-2
2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
15/6/26
@ESP
D0-0
2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
31/5/26
vsSRB
W3-0
International Friendly
30/3/26
vsFIN
W1-1
Pens 4-2, FIN
International Friendly

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