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

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

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

Reigning world champions Argentina will face minnows Cape Verde in the World Cup 2026 round of 32 on Friday evening

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

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!

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…

La confrontación entre Lionel Messi y Vozinha es el principal atractivo del partido entre Argentina y Cabo Verde en los dieciseisavos de final de la Copa del Mundo del 2026.

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

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 concludes Friday, July 3rd, with a star-studded triple-header. Lionel Messi's Argentina faces debutants Cabo Verde, while Egypt, fresh off a…

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.

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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

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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

LOS ANGELES, July 3 — A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup tomorrow as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place...

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