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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

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

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.

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Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic

Argentina are into the last 16 of the World Cup but only after a 3-2 extra-time win over a magnificent Cape Verde side

The Guardian - UK

FIFA 2026: Messi's Argentina outlast Cape Verde in 120-minute epic to reach World Cup last 16

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina faced a stern test from Cape Verde, needing extra-time to secure a 3-2 victory and advance to the last 16. Despite Messi's brilliance and an own goal sealing the win, the Blue Sharks' spirited performance, including two stunning equalizers, pushed…

The Economic Times

Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink

Vozinha's dream was for his mother to see him play at the World Cup, and he achieved that and more

The Independent UK

How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi faces FIFA World Cup 2026 upstarts

Here's how to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the Blue Sharks aim to shock the holders.

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Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral: ‘If you’re like “oh, it’s Messi”, you’re gonna lose your mind’

The full-back on defying the odds, dealing with racism, Cape Verde’s party people and taking on Lionel Messi

The Guardian - UK

Argentina vs. Cape Verde World Cup 2026 R32 Predictions

Argentina face Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium on July 3. The reigning champs scored 8 goals in the group stage. Our R32 pick and predictions inside.

Sports Lens

World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament

The Guardian - US

How to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: Free Streams & TV Channels as FIFA World Cup 2026 minnows target historic knockout spot

Here's how to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the Group H debutants aim to reach the last-32.

TechRadar

Filth, fury and fairytales: Uruguay and Cape Verde bring football heritage

In today’s Football Daily: Cape Verde go big but Uruguay go home

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 opens US eyes to soccer's global roar

The FIFA World Cup is proving soccer's global dominance, captivating American audiences beyond expectations. Viral moments like goalkeeper Vozinha's performance and record attendance highlight the sport's immense reach. While U.S. team success fuels enthusiasm, questions linger about soccer's long-term impact against established American sports, though its foundation is stronger than…

The Economic Times

Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale continues after Saudi Arabia draw secures Argentina tie

Cape Verde will face Argentina in the last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia put them in the knockout stage on their World Cup debut

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The Independent UK

The 2026 World Cup has a problem: celebrity-spotting

Comment: The impression given by TV coverage is that we are all more interested in Michael Buble than Michael Olise, Shakira than Vozinha, Paris Saint-Germain players than Paris Hilton

The Guardian - UK

Half-time report! It’s the 11 best TV moments of the World Cup so far

From Merlin the duck to Thierry Henry’s panic and the goalie who broke the internet, here are the tournament’s most glorious TV moments

The Guardian - AU

Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants

After shocking favourites Spain in their tournament debut and embarrassing Uruguay, everyone wants to know about the Blue Sharks

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

Cape Verde continued their World Cup fairytale, holding Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw. After stunning Spain, the Blue Sharks took the lead through Kevin Pina's free-kick. Uruguay fought back with goals from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio before halftime. However, substitute Helio Varela capitalized on a defensive error to…

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The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock as Varela strike seals Uruguay draw

Cape Verde delivered more heroics with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay that opens up the possibility of the Blue Sharks reaching the knockout stage

The Guardian - UK

The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico

Sports Illustrated

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

Cabo Verde has already cemented itself as one of the tournament’s success stories.

The Economic Times

Age against the machine: Messi & Vozinha, unlike Ronaldo so far, have shown that they can make a mountain out of ‘over-the-hill’

Age is just a number for football legends as Lionel Messi, at 38, delivered a stunning World Cup hat-trick, proving his enduring magic. Meanwhile, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became a national hero with a heroic performance for Cape Verde against Spain. In contrast, Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in his sixth World Cup…

The Guardian - UK

World Cup football, US Open golf, plus Test and T20 cricket – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Conversation

How America came to love football – what you should listen, read and see this week

This curation of The Conversation UK’s arts and culture coverage was first published in our fortnightly newsletter, Something Good.

Sports Lens

Uruguay vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Uruguay vs Cape Verde meet at Hard Rock Stadium with both sides on one point. Valverde, Ugarte, and a two-time champion make Uruguay the pick at -205.

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