The reigning world champions booked their spot at the World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over World Cup debutants Cape Verde in extra time. Lionel Messi opened the scoring before Deroy Duarte canceled out the lead.
Lisandro Martínez restored Argentina’s lead in extra time, only for López Cabral to equalize again. Cristian Romero finally gave the team the winner in the 111th minute by converting another Messi corner.