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Cape Verde makes FIFA World Cup history despite loss to Argentina

Cape Verde walks away from the 2026 World Cup with proud achievements despite losing 3-2 to Argentina in extra time on Friday night.

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How Argentina survived a huge scare to beat Cape Verde in a World Cup epic

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From 1% hope to history: Cape Verde's World Cup dream refuses to end

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Messi, Argentina survive Cape Verde scare in epic World Cup thriller

Argentina and Lionel Messi defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.

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Argentina vs Cape Verde live updates: Messi stars in today’s World Cup knockout clash

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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

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Holders Argentina break Cape Verde hearts with extra-time win

Martinez shows great composure to pick the ball up at the back post and fires it high in to the net

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Argentina survives tiny Cape Verde’s spirited challenge and advances to the Round of 16

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Breanna Stewart drops 36 in Liberty win

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Cape Verde makes World Cup history as smallest country to reach knockout stage

Cape Verde's first World Cup is not over just yet.

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How far have Cape Verde advanced in the World Cup? All-time historical records and best finishes

Cape Verde are one of the newest countries to appear at the World Cup. Despite showing steady improvement over the last decade, the 2026 edition marks their first participation in the tournament after finally qualifying through the African qualifiers.

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Egypt makes history with first World Cup knockout round win, defeating Australia on penalties

Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.