Argentina beat Cape Verde in extra time on 04 Jul 2026. Lisandro Martínez netted their second goal late in the second half of extra time. He described the moment as emotional experience after the match. Manchester United’s defender mentioned his daughter when talking to The Sun. Martínez and Emiliano Romero paired up at centre back. They helped Argentina advance to the round of 16. La Nación reported he spoke about coming back from past injuries. Martínez acknowledged the team’s relentless effort until the final whistle. The goal confirmed their place in the next stage.