Argentina, Cape Verde and World Cup

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Argentina made much tougher work of Cape Verde than most expected, twice being pegged back before an own goal in the 111th minute courtesy of Diney sent them through to the last 16 with a 3-2 win afte...

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ABC News on MSN · 2d
Argentina narrowly defeats Cape Verde in historic World Cup game
Argentina's hard-fought win over Cape Verde raises questions
Jose Mourinho Reaches Out To Cape Verde Star After FIFA World Cup Heroics. Not Vozinha
FIFA World Cup 2026 debutants Cape Verde pushed defending champions Argentina to the brink in their Round of 32 clash on Saturday, before a cruel extra-time own goal ended their fairy-tale tournament ...

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Cape Verde’s FIFA World Cup fairy tale ends. Here’s how much their historic run has earned them
"Nobody Is Overwhelmed": Cape Verde Star's Remark On Facing Lionel Messi Resurfaces
FIFA World Cup 2026: "It was good that this happened", says Marcelo Gallardo after Argentina survive Cabo Verde test in RO 32
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FIFA World Cup 2026 | We need to correct bad things: Lionel Messi after suffering a scare against Cabo Verde
Deccan Chronicle · 18h
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina Survive Cabo Verde Scare, Reach Last 16

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