FANS were left baffled as a DOG was spotted in the crowd for Argentina vs Cape Verde.
And it even wore ear defenders at the Miami Stadium.
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A dog was spotted in the stands at Argentina vs Cape Verde Credit: ITV
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The great and the good took their seats in Florida to watch Lionel Messi in action once again – including old rivals David Beckham and Diego Simeone.
But TV cameras cut to an unexpected fan.
That is because there was an actual dog in one of the posh seats genuinely watching the action.
The big fluffy pooch rocked a pair of orange ear defenders to protect its lug holes.
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And he even behaved itself sat next to his owner – and the angle of the camera even made it look as though he had a glass of wine on the go.
It is unclear exactly how the owner managed to get his pet in – and why.
But the hilarious and wholesome moment went viral on social media.
One stunned user wrote: “This guy brought his dog to the Argentina game.”
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Another fan typed: “Never seen this happen.”
A third laughed: “This World Cup has had everything.”
A fourth commented: “The dog wearing ear defenders watching Argentina vs Cape Verde will forever have my heart.”
A fifth joked: “The dog is living his best life at the Argentina Cape Verde game. Wonder what he’s listening to.”
And a final one replied: “I hope Argentina win for the dog now.”
Messi opened the scoring but Cape Verde bounced back to force extra-time.
Lisandro Martinez made it 2-1 early on in the extra half-hour.
However, Cape Verde equalised again in unbelievable scenes as Sidny Lopes Cabral curled in a stunning wondergoal.
But with nine minutes of extra-time remaining, Cristian Romero headed Messi’s corner in to win it and break Cape Verde’s hearts.
