Argentina beat Cape Verde 1-0 on 04 Jul 2026. Lisandro Martínez netted their second goal late in the second half of extra time. He called it an emotional occurrence after the match. Manchester United’s defender reflected on his daughter when talking to The Sun. Martínez and Emiliano Romero paired up at centre back. They helped Argentina reach the round of 16. La Nación reported he discussed coming back from past injuries. Martínez praised the team’s relentless effort until the end. The goal sealed their place in the next round.