Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has showered praise on FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde after their remarkable campaign came to an end with a narrow 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.

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…

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…

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

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Cabo Verde draws 1-1 with Argentina in their World Cup knockout debut. Elimination in Round of 32 at 85.9% YES.

Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina barely hung on to beat Cape Verde, 3-2, in extra time in the round of 32. Messi scored a goal and could’ve had more if not for Vozinha, Cape Verde’s…

Cape Verde draws 2-2 with Argentina in the World Cup Round of 32. Elimination in Round of 32 at 89.8% YES.

Cape Verde pulled off a generational performance but Argentina managed to hang on to progress to the Round of 16. | Sports News

OLIVER HOLT: Argentina and Cape Verde played out the best match of this World Cup so far when the African minnows pushed the holders to the edge of elimination.

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…

Cabo Verde's fairytale World Cup debut ended in a nail-biting 3-2 extra-time loss to defending champions Argentina. Despite a massive financial disparity, the Blue Sharks, led by…

Cape Verde took three-time world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday (Jul 3).

Lionel Messi scored again as reigning champions Argentina edged past Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time, relying on an own goal to secure their last-16 spot.

Argentina will move on to a quarter-final against Egypt after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde, but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation

Cape Verde's spirited performance against Argentina in the World Cup earns widespread admiration from Nigerians and football fans despite their exit.

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has showered praise on FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde after their remarkable campaign came to an end with a narrow 3-2 extra-time…

Cape Verde's players left in tears, but after the pain fades, they'll look back on a historic World Cup campaign that earned them pride and the world's respect. | Football News

Relative unknowns coming into their World Cup debut, Cape Verde leaves after pushing reigning champion Argentina to the limit.