CAPE VERDE

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'We made history for our country' - Cape Verde coach reflects after World Cup exit

Cape Verde head coach Bubista says his team played with "dignity and courage" after taking Argentina to extra-time before falling to a 3-2 defeat in the World Cup last-32 clash in Miami.

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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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