Cabo Verde’s Heroic Fight Ends in Defeat After Own Goal

Cabo Verde’s inaugural World Cup appearance was marked by a fierce contest against the tournament’s defending champions. The team showed early promise, matching Argentina 2‑2 after a spectacular goal from Deroy Duarte and a timely strike by Sydney Lopes Cabral during extra time.

The match remained deadlocked until the final minutes, when a corner created chaos in the Argentine box. Instead of scoring, Dine Borges, attempting to clear the ball, inadvertently directed it into his own net. The own goal turned a potential draw into a 3‑2 loss for Cabo Verde, ending their memorable run despite winning the hearts of many fans.