Cape Verde head coach Bubista said a showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi will be the "match of our lives" but said they will not fear the defending World Cup champions in Friday's last 32 clash.

Cape Verde head coach Bubista says "nothing is impossible" as they prepare for the FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32 showdown against Argentina

MIAMI, July 1 : By any measure, Cape Verde should have next to no chance of knocking Argentina and Lionel Messi out of the World Cup on Friday, but the Africans have huge…

Defending champions Argentina begin the knockout phase of their FIFA World Cup title defense on Friday when they meet tournament debutants Cape Verde in...

El Hard Rock Stadium de Miami abre sus puertas para acoger un partidazo por los dieciseisavos de final.

Cape Verde have Pico Lopes in their ranks as they eye an almighty World Cup shock against Argentina and Lionel Messi - but they'll have the backing of Shamrock Rovers

Argentina faces Cape Verde in the World Cup knockout stage with Messi leading. Argentina to win by two goals at 61.5% YES.

Seleções disputam vaga nas oitavas da Copa do Mundo nesta sexta-feira, em Miami

Cape Verde's stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is "no accident" said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his side about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks…

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni warns his team not to underestimate Cape Verde in their World Cup last 32 tie. Get ready for the Argentina Cape Verde match!

MIAMI, July 2 : Coach Bubista said Cape Verde's fearless approach to their first World Cup would not change against Argentina on Friday with the African outsiders focused only on…

Cape Verde head coach Bubista said a showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi will be the "match of our lives" but said they will not fear the defending World Cup champions in…

Cape Verde's stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is "no accident" said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his side about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks…

Argentina are among the favourites to retain their title and secure a fourth World Cup crown after Messi scored six times in three dominant group stage wins.

El entrenador mantiene la confianza para el choque en Miami, por los 16avos de final del Mundial: “Antes de jugar con España me hacían la misma pregunta”, expresó con respecto al…

The prospect of facing Lionel Messi could even overwhelm a top football nation. But Cape Verde aren't. | Football News

The smallest nation ever to reach this stage believes teamwork and discipline can unsettle the tournament favourites

Cape Verde will take on the World Cup holders, Argentina, in Miami on Friday, having remarkably finished second in a group containing Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia

A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake.

Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, face minnows Cape Verde in a last-32 clash in Miami.

Argentina faces Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 3, 2026. Cape Verde reaching the quarterfinals at 2.3% YES.