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RARE PHOTOS: Vozinha - The Real Truth

The 10 Breakout Stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The World Cup has always been a stage on which to build a career.

Sports Illustrated

Top 30: from half a million World Cup photos, why I love these the most

Our picture editor chooses his favourite images from the tournament including Lionel Messi’s cathedral, that delicious diving header from Jude Bellingham and a humbling scene in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Give it up for Vozinha, Spence and the 2026 World Cup’s cult heroes

In today’s Football Daily: Vozinha, Djed Spence and Danny Murphy, together at last!

The Guardian - UK

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World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: The Independent’s best XI from historic event

Indy Sport’s writers voted on a collective XI after the biggest World Cup of all time in North America

The Independent 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.

Euronews

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

Belgium and the End Of The Golden Generation Klaxon

In today’s Football Daily:goodbye to Belgium’s golden oldies

The Guardian - UK

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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

FourFourTwo

A World Cup free agent XI: summer bargains and top targets among clubless players

A goalkeeper with 27.5m Instagram followers and a forward whose future is opaque make our team of players looking for new clubs

The Guardian - UK

Transfer Rumors: Messi Eyes Shock World Cup Gem; Real Madrid Offer Neymar Money for Olise

Enzo Fernández, Bruno Guimarães, Harry Kane, Alex Scott, Pedro Neto and many more feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

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.

International Business Times UK

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

Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever

In today’s Football Daily: A stone-cold World Cup classic

The Guardian - UK

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Champions end African fairytale in World Cup classic

Cape Verde’s World Cup debut ended in heartbreak at the hands of Argentina after Diney Borges’ extra-time own-goal handed them a 3-2 win in…

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Tiny Cape Verde steal the show against Argentina in a performance to last in World Cup lore

The African minnows capped off an impressive run with a heroic performance in a 3-2 loss to the defending champions

Latin Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

Radio France Internationale

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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The Guardian - UK

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 Economic Times

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 Independent UK

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

TechRadar

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Sports Lens

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.

The Guardian - US

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

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