Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, reacts after the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi left one of his World Cup opponents pleasantly surprised after greeting him in English before Argentina’s qualifier against Cape Verde, despite rarely…
Cape Verde receives a hero’s welcome (Image: X) Cape Verde’s national football team returned home to a rapturous reception at Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport as thousands of supporters celebrated the Blue Sharks’ historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The homecoming marked a landmark moment for the island nation after Cape Verde became the…
Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral (13) reacts to a loss during the World Cup 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photos/Agencies) Argentina has survived one of the biggest fears of the FIFA World Cup beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time on Friday and book a place in the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) battles with Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte (14) and Ryan Mendes (20) during the World Cup Round 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi admits Argentina have “a lot” of room for improvement after the defending champions survived a…
Crying Son Comforts Nuno Da Costa (Screenshot) As the final whistle blew and Argentina’s players celebrated their dramatic 3-2 victory, one of the most emotional moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolded on the other side of the pitch.Cape Verde striker Nuno Da Costa was in tears, surrounded by his equally emotional family members….
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) battles with Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte (14) and Ryan Mendes (20) during the World Cup Round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde (AP Photo/George Walker IV) Argentinian captain Lionel Messi joked about the brutal treatment he received during his team’s dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the FIFA…
Messi shoots the ball during the match between Argentina and Cape Verde (Agency Image) India’s ex-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin he praised FIFA World Cup Debutants Cape 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.Although the African nation dropped out of…
Fans slam Lionel Messi and Argentina after Cape Verde’s heroics in the World Cup. (Image via: X) Argentina escaped one of the biggest scares of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in a dramatic Round of 32 clash. Lionel Messi scored another historic World Cup goal but the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi applauds the crowd after the World Cup 32 soccer match against Cape Verde (AP Photo) Lionel Messi acknowledged the tough test posed by Cabo Verde after defending champions Argentina survived a dramatic scare to secure a 3-2 extra-time victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.The reigning champions were pushed…
Defending champions Argentina faced a fierce challenge but managed to beat Cape Verde with a thrilling 3-2 extra-time win, earning their place in the last 16 of the World Cup. (AP Photo) Defending champions Argentina survived an almighty scare to secure a breathtaking 3-2 extra-time victory over debutants Cape Verde on Saturday, booking their place…
The team sheets are officially here at Miami Stadium, and both managers have thrown huge curveballs ahead of this 32-inning matchup! Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has completely flexed the depth of his squad, making nine radical changes to the side that wrapped up the group stage against Jordan. The headliner, however, is exactly what the…
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under police investigation (Image: X) Cape Verde’s extraordinary FIFA World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by a serious development off the pitch, with captain Ryan Mendes currently under investigation by New Zealand Police following an allegation of rape made by a Brazilian woman.The allegation was first reported by Brazilian outlet…
Cape Verde’s players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Cape Verde’s remarkable debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached another historic milestone on Friday as the Blue Sharks secured qualification for the Round of 32…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equalizer earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against…