Cabo Verde, Argentina and World Cup

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Cabo Verde's dream World Cup ends against Argentina, but story to give every small nation reason to believe
Vozinha and Cabo Verde tangled with Lionel Messi and Argentina, and while the run of the Blue Sharks at the World Cup may be over, they've left a mark on the World Cup that won't be forgotten.

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Argentina vs. Cabo Verde Player Ratings - Who Was the Man of the Match?
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World Cup ride over but Brockton fans proud of what Cabo Verde achieved
Cape Verde fans stand proud despite Argentina defeat
Cape Verde fans gathered for a public screening in the capital, Praia, to cheer on their team despite a dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina in the World Cup.

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Argentina survives tiny Cape Verde’s spirited challenge and everything else to know from Friday’s World Cup matches
World Cup fans disappointed after Lionel Messi is awarded man of the match vs. Cape Verde
Lionel Messi and Argentina survive World Cup scare as Cape Verde force extra time
When Lionel Messi's spectacular opener gave Argentina a 1-0 advantage, Cape Verde appeared to be facing an insurmountable task as they emerged for the second half, as per The Mirror.

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Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
🚨 Argentina and Cabo Verde name starting XIs for last-32 clash

Argentina survive World Cup scare: Cabo Verde eliminated 3-2, lose in extra time after coming back twice

The reigning champs aim to punch their ticket to the round of 16 against the biggest surprises of the tournament

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Cabo Verde: Unlikely Heroes Help Messi Avoid Humiliation

The defending champion was unimpressive and needed extra time to defeat an honorable Cabo Verde.
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Five fun facts about Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde has shot to international fame after an inspiring performance at the World Cup in 2026, and there are many reasons why this island nation is worth a visit
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Cabo Verde competitive until the end as players reflect on exit

Defender Pico Lopes, goalkeeper Vozinha and midfielder Deroy Duarte looked back with pride on Cabo Verde's historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign after a stirring display against Argentina.

‘They kicked the crap out of me’: Lionel Messi on Cabo Verde's fight after Argentina survive bruising WC knockout scare

Lionel Messi said Cabo Verde ‘kicked the crap’ out of him after Argentina survived a bruising 3-2 World Cup win in Round of 32.

Cape Verde of cricket': Iceland Cricket wants to emulate Cabo Verde's success after dream FIFA World Cup debut campaign

With Cape Verde winning everyone's hearts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after taking Argentina to their edge, Iceland cricket wants to repeat this same success at ICC events.

Surging travel searches, online praise: Cabo Verde’s brave World Cup run wins over Chinese netizens

Vozinha of Cabo Verde gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cabo Verde. Argentina won 3-2 over Cabo Verde after extra time. Phot
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Falklands, links between Cape Verde and the Islands

Everybody (rather all football supporters) enjoyed the extraordinary match between the supposedly rookie team of Cabo Verde Islands and the current Argentine world Cup holders. It was a spectacular match,