FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread

[Mayor of ogba]

Messi is at his best in this match too. He scored Argentina's only and first goal of the first half. Messi is determined to win his last World Cup. Only a few teams can stop him. Teams like France or Spain might be able to stop him, but even that wouldn't be easy. After saying this, I'll regret it if Ivory Coast changes things in the second half, but the picture in the first half was clear and obvious.

Argentina didn't dominate Cape Verde the way I was expecting and I was thinking that Cape Verde would hold them to a 0-0 draw in the first first because of how good they were playing, but Messi stepped in and gave  his country a one-goal. Messi is in high spirit in this World Cup the efforts he has put in the matches he had played so far shows that he still want to win the World Cup for the second time. The only team that is capable of stopping Argentina not to win the World Cup is France, I don't see Spain as team that can win the World Cup.

[uchegod-21]

Messi is at his best in this match too. He scored Argentina's only and first goal of the first half. Messi is determined to win his last World Cup. Only a few teams can stop him. Teams like France or Spain might be able to stop him, but even that wouldn't be easy. After saying this, I'll regret it if Ivory Coast changes things in the second half, but the picture in the first half was clear and obvious.

Argentina didn't dominate Cape Verde the way I was expecting and I was thinking that Cape Verde would hold them to a 0-0 draw in the first first because of how good they were playing, but Messi stepped in and gave  his country a one-goal. Messi is in high spirit in this World Cup the efforts he has put in the matches he had played so far shows that he still want to win the World Cup for the second time. The only team that is capable of stopping Argentina not to win the World Cup is France, I don't see Spain as team that can win the World Cup.

Messi came to this world cup prepared and I am not surprised that he keeps helping his country.
He scored a goal and I was thinking it will be the end for Cape Verde but I heard some noise and I checked and saw that Cape Verde has equalised the score. This is something that is so interesting. I am heading to finish the match now. I wasn't interested to watch the match but I am very much interested now.

But there is still time. It is just 60 mins, which means Cape might be in a bigger problems now. I cannot say until I go to watch by myself. Many people predicted that Argentina will humiliate Cape but it's not that easy

[7788bitcoin]

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What I did not understand the substitution of the Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach right before the penalty shootout, who made some incredible saves in the match only to be replaced by another goalie Mathew Ryan, who actually missed everything. I am not sure whether the coach was thinking about some tactical genius or a massive blunder in changing the goalkeeper at the most crucial time.

It was supposed to be a tactical genius move but ended up being a disaster. Tony Popovic was trying to replicate a famous move from the 2014 World Cup, when Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal substituted his starting goalkeeper for Tim Krul before the penalty shoot out. This move was praised as a masterclass because Netherlands won the match after Tim Krul saved the penalties.

Cabo Verde scored the equalizer.  

[Popkon6]

Argentina team did not take this match seriously and managed to score a goal before halftime. But Cape Verde team proved once again that they are not weak, they hit the ball on the goal post of Argentina team. This game is going to be very interesting, although Argentina team can win this match, it will still be a record because weak teams like Cape Verde have hit the ball on the goal post of Argentina team. At this moment Argentina team will create more pressure, but I am sure Argentina team can win this match.

[programmer3666]

Men, Cabo Verde are not just another tourist in this World Cup. They are showing no respect to Argentina, aura for aura, no sitting back. They are pressing high, defending well and even creating chances of their own. This is not the same Cabo Verde that people expected to just roll over. Still, in the 72nd minute, let's see how it will end. Argentina look frustrated and Cabo Verde are growing in confidence. If they keep this up, we might be in for a shocker.

[JiiBs]

Argentina team did not take this match seriously and managed to score a goal before halftime. But Cape Verde team proved once again that they are not weak, they hit the ball on the goal post of Argentina team.

I don’t know what you would call what Argentina is playing today because, they look pretty serious to me. You can’t be at the knockout, in a phase where Netherland and Germany have had to go home and you wouldn’t be serious. Cape Verde was an underrated team but not anymore. They are as scary as they look and you can imagine Messi taking a free kick even before the Cape Verde goalkeeper would set his wall, position himself and the whistle is blown. Still, he was able to run across the lines and get his hands on it. That’s to tell you how serious both sides are taking this game. One mistake and your World Cup tournament is over.

[HelliumZ]

Men, Cabo Verde are not just another tourist in this World Cup. They are showing no respect to Argentina, aura for aura, no sitting back. They are pressing high, defending well and even creating chances of their own. This is not the same Cabo Verde that people expected to just roll over. Still, in the 72nd minute, let's see how it will end. Argentina look frustrated and Cabo Verde are growing in confidence. If they keep this up, we might be in for a shocker.

90 minutes are almost over, but Argentina is still holding a draw, meaning that the extra minutes may change the outcome of the match, but at this moment, every player in Argentina is in a state of great anxiety. Messi seems to be overly anxious, especially since every minute is important, but they are failing to score. However, as far as Argentina's performance is concerned, no one expected this against a team as weak as Cape Verde.

[coinlary]

Pray for Argentina guys. Our money is  still on polymarket
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Your prayers worked guys Argentina  is now heading  to the round of 16.
It was a tough match ,but quite boring a bit to me because the players kept playing like something is stuck in their foots. Everytime they are ahead with a single goal, they relax and end up opening the defense door  to cape Verde.

Not a bad one from cape verde though,  they tried but it's  time to go home  .
 
Vozinha  show is over.

[SatoPrincess]

I said it before the match that Cabo Verde are the dark horse in the World Cup, you guys thought I was overreacting. The game is now 1-1 with less 8 minutes extra time. I reckon they will fight to take the game to  penalties and eliminate Argentina from the World Cup. And even if they lose, they can go home with their heads held high because the world knows they were absolutely class in the tournament.

[mikel_012]

I am watching the Argentina and Cape Verde game and I can not believe what I see

I really hope Argentina loses here for the luck of Brazil. I am very nervous watching everything, and Vozinha is again saving Cape Verde

Where was he before all this time?

[X-ray]

Argentina team did not take this match seriously and managed to score a goal before halftime. But Cape Verde team proved once again that they are not weak, they hit the ball on the goal post of Argentina team. This game is going to be very interesting, although Argentina team can win this match, it will still be a record because weak teams like Cape Verde have hit the ball on the goal post of Argentina team. At this moment Argentina team will create more pressure, but I am sure Argentina team can win this match.

Argentina is playing serious in this game man. They don't take Cape Verde lightly. Just because they're scoring before the halttime, then you assume they played the game non seriously.

The fact that Vozinha is the one who make it difficult for Argentina. The way he keep his goal post can be considered a a life time performance by a super goalie.

This is basically the game between Vozinha vs Argentina. Vozinha is a mad man!!!!!!!!!

[MK-74]

Argentina vs. Cape Verde finished 1–1 after 90 minutes, and the match is now going to extra time.
In my opinion, Cape Verde should have been awarded a clear foul in the 90+7th minute.
I think the referees were protecting Argentina.
Let's see how extra time unfolds and whether the match will eventually be decided by a penalty shootout.
Cape Verde deserve a lot of credit because they are putting in a tremendous performance and fighting incredibly hard against one of the tournament favorites.

[JeffBrad12]

What the hell is this Cape Verde. They play so crazily against Argentina. Just after Martinez scored additional goal for Argentina, then their player is doing a beautiful shoot from the left side. Very sad dumb Emiliano Martinez can't block it.
The game is now 2-2. It's very possible we're going for Penalty.

From what i see Argentina looks so desperate to score. They have to give it all in the last minutes like this.
If Cape Verde win, they're likely winning World Cup this time.

Pray for Argentina guys. Our money is  still on polymarket

You should have cashed it out after Martinez scored. We're in the underwater situation again. 

[Adbitco]

This gat to be one of the most dramatic games so far too in the world cup. These guys were written off even before the kickoff of the competition but here they are. Argentina might still win but common, these guys deserve their flowers, held the world champions for 90 whole minutes, this alone counts for something because when last did we see something like this. Cape Verde playing a draw against Argentina at this stage of the competition, not just that, they actually won a particular half of the game because Argentina scored in the first half and the scored in the second half which ended 1 - 1 at fulltime. Argentina scored in the first half of extra time, the equalised again. Even though they eventually are knocked out, they deserve lots of flowers for their heroics.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

This gat to be one of the most dramatic games so far too in the world cup. These guys were written off even before the kickoff of the competition but here they are. Argentina might still win but common, these guys deserve their flowers, held the world champions for 90 whole minutes, this alone counts for something because when last did we see something like this. Cape Verde playing a draw against Argentina at this stage of the competition, not just that, they actually won a particular half of the game because Argentina scored in the first half and the scored in the second half which ended 1 - 1 at fulltime. Argentina scored in the first half of extra time, the equalised again. Even though they eventually are knocked out, they deserve lots of flowers for their heroics.

They lost in overtime but they are unbeaten at this world cup over 90 minutes, that's actually crazy for an underdog of this caliber. Hopefully these guys will be rewarded with some decent contracts at some clubs or something, they certainly deserve everything that's coming to them. Played better than my German team, that's for sure.
Cinderella story of this WC, even though it's an "early" exit.

[laijsica]

Argentina vs. Cape Verde finished 1–1 after 90 minutes, and the match is now going to extra time.
In my opinion, Cape Verde should have been awarded a clear foul in the 90+7th minute.
I think the referees were protecting Argentina.
Let's see how extra time unfolds and whether the match will eventually be decided by a penalty shootout.
Cape Verde deserve a lot of credit because they are putting in a tremendous performance and fighting incredibly hard against one of the tournament favorites.

Argentina are already 3-2 up. Cape Verde have been very competitive. Argentina have scored the third goal in the 111th minute and are still in the game. I personally want Argentina to stay in the World Cup. Winning this match is very important for them but it was expected that Cape Verde would play this well. It is still too early to say anything for sure before the end of extra time because there are still a few minutes left in the game.

[danadc]

Argentina vs. Cape Verde finished 1–1 after 90 minutes, and the match is now going to extra time.
In my opinion, Cape Verde should have been awarded a clear foul in the 90+7th minute.
I think the referees were protecting Argentina.
Let's see how extra time unfolds and whether the match will eventually be decided by a penalty shootout.
Cape Verde deserve a lot of credit because they are putting in a tremendous performance and fighting incredibly hard against one of the tournament favorites.

Argentina are already 3-2 up. Cape Verde have been very competitive. Argentina have scored the third goal in the 111th minute and are still in the game. I personally want Argentina to stay in the World Cup. Winning this match is very important for them but it was expected that Cape Verde would play this well. It is still too early to say anything for sure before the end of extra time because there are still a few minutes left in the game.

For countries that deserved to advance, like Cape Verde, Argentina could have played a lot, but a team like Cape Verde made them suffer too much. I wouldn't have high hopes for Argentina advancing in the World Cup. I lost my bet because I put money on Cape Verde; this country deserved it. I think Argentina was very lucky because Cape Verde still makes mistakes. It's a team going to a World Cup for the first time and they put all the big teams they played against in check. It's a shame they didn't advance.

[Agbam]

What the hell is this Cape Verde. They play so crazily against Argentina. Just after Martinez scored additional goal for Argentina, then their player is doing a beautiful shoot from the left side. Very sad dumb Emiliano Martinez can't block it.
The game is now 2-2. It's very possible we're going for Penalty.

From what i see Argentina looks so desperate to score. They have to give it all in the last minutes like this.
If Cape Verde win, they're likely winning World Cup this time.

Pray for Argentina guys. Our money is  still on polymarket

You should have cashed it out after Martinez scored. We're in the underwater situation again. 

Don’t ever call Emiliano Martinez dumb, there’s no reason for that unless you’re a hater.

This Cape Verdeans didn’t just play like Africans or a team ranked more than 50 gaps below Argentina the no.1 ranked in the world, they’ve held both the number one and number two at this tournament. This is the most incredible and interesting match so far at this World Cup.

The Cape Verdeans can go home with their heads held high, they gave Argentina high BP. This was like the France Vs Argentina Final.

Kudos to Vozinha and all his teammates, they’ll never be forgotten.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Respect to Cape Verde, they did something many African countries and some other football nations could not do and that is fighting without backing down, not minding that they are the underdog in this very encounter but yet they gave their all against Argentina. At some point I thought they would eliminate Argentina because the pressure was too much to handle with all the missed chances from Messi I  said to myself that if these Cape Verde guys mistakenly take a lead that would be the end of Argentina's stay at the World Cup but luckily for Messi and his teammates they got the final goal to decide their fate, what am interesting game.

[Shishir99]

What a match it was!
The Argentine fans must have had a hard time seeing their team struggling against Cape Verde. What a performance! They have created a lot of pressure, and I bet that Argentina fans thought that this could be the day to end their World Cup journey. Credit goes to the Cape Verde players. They have played really well. Everyone has to mention their Goalkeeper, Vozinha, who played really well during this entire tournament. I saw that the fans were crying, which was very sad. But they should be proud of their team. They did not lose like a small team. They fought till the end.