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Cape Verde exits World Cup with head high after sensational goal pushes Argentina to the brink

Cape Verde's run at the 2026 World Cup came to an end on Friday against Argentina, but not before the islands nation delivered another impressive outing that might just have included the goal of the tournament

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Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever

In today’s Football Daily: A stone-cold World Cup classic

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 : Cape Verde miss out on greatest upset

Newcomers Cape Verde almost created the upset of the century by forcing the reigning champions Argentina into extra time, unfortunately the blue sharks conceded in extra time. Argentina will therefore face Egypt in the round of 16. There was not much in it between Australia's Socceroos' and the Egyptian Pharoes,…

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Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Round of 32

Just 16 teams remain in the competition after a hectic week of action.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina see off spirited Cape Verde to qualify for World Cup last 16

The reigning World Cup champions were pushed all the way by an impressive Cape Verde team in their Round of 32 clash, needing an own goal in extra-time to emerge 3-2 victors. Lionel Messi scored the 20th World Cup goal of his career.

France 24

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Champions end African fairytale in World Cup classic

Cape Verde’s World Cup debut ended in heartbreak at the hands of Argentina after Diney Borges’ extra-time own-goal handed them a 3-2 win in…

The National (Scotland)

Tiny Cape Verde steal the show against Argentina in a performance to last in World Cup lore

The African minnows capped off an impressive run with a heroic performance in a 3-2 loss to the defending champions

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Cape Verde fans stand proud despite Argentina defeat

Cape Verde supporters expressed pride in their team's historic World Cup campaign despite a 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina.

Euronews

Lionel Messi explains how Argentina must improve after surviving Cape Verde shock

The world champions scraped into the last-16 after a 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday night

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: England get hostile reception in Mexico City as last 16 begins; Cape Verde give huge scare to Argentina – as it happened

Our writers with the latest news and reaction as the last 16 stage begins

The Guardian - UK

Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia

World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami.

Euronews

Harry Kane has been World Cup's best player so far: Bhaichung

According to ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, Harry Kane has emerged as the World Cup’s leading performer, surpassing both Messi and Mbappe in pivotal moments that have propelled England forward. Bhutia has named Kane and Mbappe as top candidates for the Golden Boot and the Ball, dependent on their teams’ journeys…

The Economic Times

‘Many Bad Things’—Lionel Messi Explains What Went Wrong for Argentina vs. Cabo Verde

There was some rare tactical insight from Argentina’s captain after an almighty World Cup scare.

Sports Illustrated

Is Argentina v Scotland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations Championship clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Nations Championship clash

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The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde exit World Cup with heads held high: ‘We did our best and we did it with bravery’

Argentina will move on to last-16 tie against Egypt after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde, but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation

Sports Illustrated

Ranking All 16 Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup

Some of the pre-tournament favorites have seen their chances take a hit ahead of the round of 16.

Latin Times

Cape Verde Pushed Argentina to the Brink. Three Different Defenders Pulled the Champions Through.

Argentina survives Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup, escaping a near-historic upset before facing Egypt in the Round of 16.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Brackets: Check the full round of 16 schedule in IST & US time. Download match fixtures here

FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 fixtures IST Time: Argentina narrowly advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, setting up a clash with Egypt. The knockout stage has already delivered thrilling upsets, including Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal and Portugal's victory powered by Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain…

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Sports Illustrated

In the Wake of Round of 32 Chaos, Can Argentina Survive Without Lionel Messi?

The soccer legend is already competing in his sixth-career World Cup, but Argentina may need him for a seventh.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt beat Australia on penalties, march into Argentina showdown

Egypt clinched a historic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia after a 1-1 draw, marking their first World Cup knockout stage win. Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia, Mohamed Salah, and Hossam Abdelmaguid all converted their spot-kicks. Emam Ashour scored Egypt's regulation goal, while an own goal by Mohamed Hany equalized for…

The Independent UK

How Cape Verde immortalised themselves in valiant World Cup exit to Argentina

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (A.E.T.): The tiny African island nation hit back against the holders twice to threaten one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history before an extra-time own goal proved the difference

Radio France Internationale

Messi on target as Argentina squeak past gallant Cape Verde to reach last 16

Cape Verde took defending champions Argentina to the edge of the abyss on Friday night during a pulsating last 32 tie at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Cabo Verde: Unlikely Heroes Help Messi Avoid Humiliation

The defending champion was unimpressive and needed extra time to defeat an honorable Cabo Verde.

The Independent UK

Argentina clinch dramatic extra-time win over Cape Verde

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Bangkok Post

Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller

MIAMI - ⁠Argentina ⁠beat Cape Verde 3-2 in their World Cup last-32 ‌clash which went into extra time on Friday, with an own goal in the 111th minute giving the ⁠reigning champions the win.

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