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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 · Jul 4

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 · Jul 4

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 · Jul 4

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

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.

Latin Times · Jul 4

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

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 Economic Times · Jul 4

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

The Independent UK · Jul 4