Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
We all knew this World Cup would be good on the pitch. In truth, they always are. But this summer has been so dramatic and so exciting that it’s hard to keep up with all the storylines. Last night, we saw another heartbreaking moment for one team, when a dramatic VAR call denied Croatia a last-gasp equalizer (more on that later).
But today, we have the final three matches of the Round of 32, including what could be an all-timer between Argentina and Cape Verde. If nothing else, we’ll get to see Lionel Messi back on the pitch.
But, whatever happens, Argentina’s opponent has been maybe the biggest surprise of the tournament so far. And it’s with the African island nation where we’ll start today’s newsletter.
The Main Thing: What it’s like to manage Cape Verde
