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After Cristiano Ronaldo’s knockout breakthrough, spotlight turns to Lionel Messi as Argentina face Cape Verde

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup knockout goal sets the stage for Lionel Messi. Argentina, heavily favored, faces an underdog Cape Verde side in the Round of 32. While Cape Verde aims for a historic upset, Argentina, boasting elite talent and World Cup pedigree, is focused on respecting their opponent. The football…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Argentina vs. Cabo Verde—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Argentina’s World Cup defense continues in the round of 32 against the history-making debutant.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3

Argentina XI vs Cape Verde: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World 2026 today

Lionel Messi out to further boost Golden Boot chances against surprise package in last 32

Evening Standard · Jul 2

'Treated Like a Normal Human': Lionel Messi Smiles Through Miami Airport Pat-Down in Viral World Cup Video

Lionel Messi's light-hearted airport security check in Miami went viral ahead of Argentina's World Cup match against Cape Verde, highlighting the human side of football's biggest stars.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Enzo Fernandez’s Agent Puts Real Madrid on Alert With Transfer Plan After World Cup

The Argentina star’s time at Chelsea appears to be coming to an end.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

World Cup fever triggers Islamic flag dispute in football-crazy Bangladesh

Fervent support for football giants Argentina and Brazil has sparked a political and religious row in Bangladesh after a hardline preacher called on supporters to take down flags of the South American nations and replace them with Islamic flags in an effort to counter the World Cup fever that has…

France 24 · Jul 2

Who is Mauricio Pochettino? USMNT coach aiming to make World Cup history

Mauricio Pochettino was born in Murphy, Santa Fe, Argentina, and has Italian family heritage. He began his playing career in Argentina before moving to Spain to join RCD Espanyol. Pochettino represented Argentina internationally, including at the World Cup 2002. His coaching career has included spells at Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, PSG…

The Independent UK · Jul 2

'I don't care': Thomas Tuchel hits back at England criticism amid France and Argentina comparisons

England were far from their best once again, but Thomas Tuchel remains upbeat about World Cup chances

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Gauff digs deep and Sabalenka channels Nadal in dramatic second-round wins

Coco Gauff was twice within two points of defeat against Solana Sierra of Argentina but won 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7) while Aryna Sabalenka advanced with a 6-3, 7-6 (9) victory over McCartney Kessler

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Every Goal Kylian Mbappe Has Scored at the World Cup

The Frenchman immediately made an impact on his 2018 debut and hasn’t looked back.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1