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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Cape verde - The Untold Story

World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable moments

What were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama?

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 Top 10 Most Memorable Moments Ranked as Spain Lift Trophy and Messi Leaves in Tears

From Egypt's VAR fury to Cape Verde's fairytale and a brawl at full-time, these are the 10 moments that defined the 2026 World Cup as Spain beat Argentina 1-0.

International Business Times UK

Vikings, Trump cards and baby fans: The 10 biggest viral moments of the World Cup 2026

From Erling Haaland's social media domination to the controversial Trump card and Lamine Yamal's little brother Keyne going viral online, Euronews Culture rounds up the 10 biggest viral moments from the 2026 World Cup.

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Who Won the 2026 World Cup? Before the Final, Telemundo, Norway and a Three-Year-Old Fan Already Have

The 2026 FIFA World Cup champion will not be decided until Sunday, when Spain faces Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium. Before that, France will play England or third place on Saturday, but with the tournament's final weekend approaching, the list of winners is already much longer than the…

Latin Times

Cape Verde star’s dream summer continues with Champions League qualification heroics

Defender's fairytale goes on after starring for the Blue Sharks at the World Cup

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The legend of Cape Verde: How an island of half a million built the best team at the World Cup

Roberto Lopes almost deleted the LinkedIn message. Instead, he anchored a defense that stonewalled Spain and pushed Argentina to extra time.

Fortune

The two physical factors that may leave Argentina at a disadvantage for World Cup semi-final

Argentina have ‘suffered’ through the knockout rounds – and an ageing side seem to lack the energy of others at this tournament

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Argentina continue to show ‘heart’ but flaws are apparent before Switzerland clash

Close calls against Cape Verde and Egypt show Scaloni’s side are vulnerable, despite all the brilliance of Lionel Messi

The Guardian - UK

The 10 best games of the 2026 World Cup so far

We've reached the business end of the 2026 World Cup with only seven games remaining - these matches have been the highlights so far

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Brit buried in unmarked grave after dying suddenly while on holiday in Cape Verde

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The Independent UK

Why Lionel Messi can’t lead Argentina to win this World Cup (on his own)

Argentina’s frailties have been exposed and they’re not as good as the 2022 World Cup-winning vintage despite Messi’s heroics. Something has to change

The Independent UK

Widow of Brit who died in Cape Verde hits out at resort after seeing ‘cockroaches’ and ‘yellow’ water

Retired forklift driver Colin Timson, 74, died after falling ill while on holiday in the west African country

The Independent UK

The Other World Cup: Billions in Trades, Millions Won And Lost

The 2026 World Cup has created a second competition on prediction markets, where billions in trades turn teams into financial assets and produce million-dollar wins and losses.

International Business Times

IShowSpeed Racist Abuse Scandal Prompts FIFA Probe During Argentina vs Cape Verde Game

FIFA is investigating alleged racist abuse towards streamer IShowSpeed during a World Cup match in Miami. The incident, captured on livestream, has sparked significant online discussion

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The Independent UK

FIFA is investigating an incident between a fan and streamer IShowSpeed at a World Cup match

FIFA says it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday

The Guardian - UK

‘They have Messi, but we have Salah’: Egypt prepare to take on Argentina

Last 16 tie will be the first international meeting between two modern legends who may yet go on making history

Evening Standard

Dubliner Pico Lopes welcomed back from World Cup ‘dream come true’

Pico Lopes said it was ‘amazing’ to have put Cape Verde on the map through their World Cup matches.

Evening Standard

Argentina vs Egypt: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds

Reigning champions vulnerable after round of 32 scare

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World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Argentina vs. Egypt Predictions

Argentina vs. Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 7. Messi has seven goals already and Over 2.5 goals at +108 is the value play.

The Independent UK

Cape Verde's soccer team returns home to huge welcome. The basketball team also has World Cup hopes

Cape Verde is celebrating a sports-filled weekend

International Business Times UK

Did Lionel Messi Cheat? Footballer Sparks Fury Over 'Unsporting' Free-Kick Incident at World Cup

Lionel Messi's quick free-kick during Argentina's World Cup match against Cape Verde sparked online debate, with some calling it clever and others unsporting. Argentina eventually won 3-2 in extra time.

The Economic Times

Meet Cape Verde's Vozinha: 40-year-old who stopped Messi four times goes from 50,000 to 25 million in Instagram to become the most followed goalkeeper

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, a 40-year-old who entered the 2026 World Cup as a free agent with 50,000 Instagram followers, has ended the tournament with 25 million after a series of outstanding performances, including eight saves against Argentina, four of them denying Lionel Messi, before his country's exit in the…

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, July 5: Amazon founded, Seinfeld premieres, Bikini debuts, Venezuela declares independence, Cape Verde gains freedom

On This Day in History, July 5 highlights pivotal moments that shaped politics, science, culture and global history. From Isaac Newton publishing Principia, Venezuela declaring independence and Algeria gaining freedom to the founding of Amazon, the establishment of the UK's National Health Service and Arthur Ashe's historic Wimbledon triumph, the…

The Economic Times

If you discovered Cape Verde this World Cup, let Cesaria Evora mesmerise you

Cape Verde's cultural heart beats in Mindelo, a city echoing the soulful 'morna' of Cesaria Evora. Her music, steeped in the islands' history of suffering and resilience, reflects a deep 'sodade' – a melancholic longing born from colonial pasts and forced migrations. This spirit, intertwined with influences from Brazil and…

FourFourTwo

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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