Argentina could only manage a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32, with Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez on the scoresheet for the South Americans.

Cape Verde fought back through Deroy Duarte, Sidny Lopes Cabral, and Diney Borges to deny the reigning champions. The result is a major upset as Argentina fail to secure a knockout-stage victory.