CAPE VERDE

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Late own goal rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset in World Cup thriller

Defending champions Argentina survived a major FIFA World Cup scare after a 111th-minute own goal from Diney Borges secured a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over debutants Cape Verde in their Round of 32 clash in Miami.

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Lionel Messi could start as Scaloni warns against underestimating Cape Verde

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has said his side will not underestimate Cape Verde when the reigning world champions face the tournament debutants in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Friday.

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Cape Verde target 2026 World Cup upset over Argentina

Cape Verde insist they will not be intimidated by defending World Cup champions Argentina as they prepare for the biggest match in the nation's football history.

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'Nothing is impossible'- Cape Verde's World Cup dream lives on with Argentina showdown

Cape Verde coach Bubista believes his side can continue making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after reaching the last 32 and earning a dream meeting with reigning champions Argentina.

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History-making Cape Verde power into World Cup knockouts with Spain

Spain and Cape Verde secured their places in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after finishing first and second respectively in Group H.

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Lopes LinkedIn tale adds another chapter to Cape Verde’s fairytale

Having been discovered through LinkedIn, Cape Verde international defender Roberto Lopes has come a long way and is very much a part of the Islanders’ national team that is making history at this year’s FIFA World Cup in the Americas.

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