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For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better

Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but Africa’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higher

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

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 · 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

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 · Jul 4

Socceroos 'keepers didn't see shootout switch-up coming

Coach Tony Popovic conceded his shock move to replace Patrick Beach with Maty Ryan for Australia's losing penalty shootout against Egypt didn't work.

AAP · Jul 4

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers matter closed after confrontation with Dallas police

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team’s hotel in Dallas

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Mohamed Salah Comes to the Fore in 2026 World Cup Caught Between Eras

A jubilant, if injured, Mohamed Salah starred for Egypt to extend the theme of this World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win

ARLINGTON - ​Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties ‌and secure their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a cagey last-32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends support to Socceroo Lucas Herrington after last-32 shootout miss

Australia’s players and an unlikely ally have rallied around the young defender after he missed his penalty in the defeat to Egypt

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

'It's a love language': Pride and pain as Australia falls to Egypt in World Cup penalty shootout

Heartbreak for Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3