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Argentina survives tiny Cape Verde’s spirited challenge and everything else to know from Friday’s World Cup matches
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Argentina survives tiny Cape Verde’s spirited challenge and everything else to know from Friday’s World Cup matches
Between Argentina surviving a potential stunning upset by Cape Verde - a small African island nation making its World Cup debut - to Colombia defeating Ghana, and Egypt doing something it has never done before in this tournament,

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Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
Toronto Sun · 17h
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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Portuguese Feed: FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32: Argentina vs. Cabo Verde

Argentina vs. Cabo Verde
USA Today

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes, under investigation, to face Argentina

Forward Ryan Mendes, captain of Cape Verde ’s World Cup team, is starting tonight’s round-of-32 match against defending champion Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium. Mendes appeared in all three of the Blue Sharks’ group-stage matches but did not score or have an assist.
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World Cup daily live: Canada vs. Morocco updates, Cape Verde overshadow Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the 2026 World Cup as the Round of 16 begins.
USA TODAY Sports on MSN

Who is Bubista? Meet the coach behind Cape Verde's remarkable World Cup run

Cape Verde's first World Cup appearance was one of the tournament's best stories. Meet Bubista, the former defender who guided the Blue Sharks.
NBC News on MSN

Lionel Messi faces a surprising test: Vozinha, Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalie

Since this World Cup began, how many people have learned about Cape Verde, the small nation off the west coast of Africa?

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