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Argentina edged past Cape Verde in a dramatic extra‑time encounter, with Messi’s milestone and a late own goal deciding a match that highlighted the island nation’s historic World Cup run.
Egypt edged Australia in a penalty shootout, Argentina survived a fierce Cape Verde side, and the tournament moved to Kansas City for the Colombia‑Ghana clash.
Argentina survived a spirited challenge from debutant Cape Verde, winning 3‑2 after extra time. Lionel Messi opened the scoring, but it was an own goal that finally broke the deadlock, while Cape Verde’s resilient side forced the match to the brink.
Argentina edged Cape Verde 3‑2 after extra time in Miami, a result that highlighted the African nation’s improbable run and Messi’s march toward a World Cup scoring record.
Goalkeeper Vozinha’s quest to bring his mother to the World Cup culminated in a string of spectacular saves against Lionel Messi, earning Cape Verde a historic $11 million payout despite a winless campaign.
A dramatic draw between Argentina and Cape Verde sends the match into extra time, highlighting Messi’s record‑breaking strike and the island nation’s surprising defensive heroics.
After 22 days of group‑stage action, the tournament’s knockout phase is set to feature historic upsets, emerging stars, and veteran heroics.
A look at how veteran writers, a proprietary algorithm, a dog, a child, and a subscriber community shape the outlook for the tournament's next matches.
The author and their son traveled to Miami to support Cape Verde's soccer team, witnessing a historic goal and a wave of international fan solidarity that highlights the nation's cultural resilience and future opportunities.
The Cape Verde squad, riding a historic run to the World Cup knockout stage, finds its narrative overshadowed by serious allegations against its captain, Ryan Mendes, who denies wrongdoing while an investigation proceeds.
A look at the unprecedented dominance of superstar players, the blend of science and tradition, and the surprising underdog moments that defined this World Cup.
Congolese goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi's heroic performance against England sparked a social media wave that momentarily outshone Lionel Messi, echoing similar feats by goalkeepers from Curaçao and Cape Verde.
Cape Verde, a tiny island nation, has stunned the football world by reaching the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting up a David versus Goliath clash with Argentina.
France tops the standings with Kylian Mbappe leading the scoring, Mexico advances unbeaten, and several under‑dogs prepare for decisive matches.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered record‑breaking performances, surprise breakthroughs and dominant team displays that set the tone for a knockout phase full of intrigue.
The unexpected stalemate highlights underdog triumphs, personal controversies, and divergent ways nations gauge success in war and sport
Veteran shot‑stopper Vozinha reflects on Cape Verde’s surprise knockout breakthrough, the role of his mother in Houston, and his search for a new club.
Cape Verde’s shot‑stopper Vozinha has turned a tiny nation’s World Cup dream into reality, blending personal stories with remarkable defensive feats ahead of a showdown against Argentina.
Cape Verde’s unexpected run to the round of 32 has put their shot‑stopper in the global spotlight, as he balances international duty with a search for a new club.
From Morocco's unbeaten streak to Cape Verde's debut breakthrough, African nations are rewriting the narrative of the 2026 World Cup, driven by long‑term investment and a growing diaspora.
The city’s streets pulse with football fever as Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes inclusive, low‑cost access to the global event.
More than 3.6 million spectators have attended matches in Mexico, the United States and Canada, surpassing the 1994 record. The growth stems from the tournament's 48‑team format, extra knockout round and larger stadiums, prompting FIFA President Gianni Infantino to call it the most successful World Cup ever. Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha has become a fan favorite after a striking draw with Spain.
The Athletic's comprehensive rankings dissect each of the 2026 World Cup fixtures, spotlighting historic wins, record‑breaking scores and the players who defined the competition.
Cape Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw, with Kevin Pina scoring the nation's first World Cup goal and Helio Varela equalising. Coach Pedro Leitão Brito praised the team's determination, while goalkeeper Vozinha's mother watched from the stands.