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

An island nation of just over half a million inhabitants, Cape Verde pulled off the unthinkable by reaching the last 32.

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...

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.

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…

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.

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Tiny Cape Verde faces Lionel Messi's Argentina in a historic World Cup knockout match. Can the smallest nation pull off the greatest upset?

The good news for Cape Verde is the pulled off what most people thought was impossible: qualifying for the knockout stage in their first-ever World Cup appearan

The Albiceleste, led by captain Lionel Messi, will aim to continue its hot streak on what will be head coach Lionel Scaloni’s 100th match

Follow live updates as Argentina and Cape Verde prepare for a captivating knockout clash in Miami.