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Cape Verde celebrates a historic FIFA World Cup run as the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament's Knockout Stage.
Lionel Messi reaches a 20-goal World Cup milestone and takes the Golden Boot lead following a narrow Argentina victory over Cape Verde.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its critical knockout phases as the field narrows toward the quarterfinals.
Global sports outlets are re-evaluating the top contenders as the 2026 World Cup transitions into the Round of 16.
Cabo Verde's World Cup dream ends with narrow loss to Argentina
Lionel Messi and Argentina return to Miami for a high-stakes World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde.
Cape Verde's historic World Cup run concludes after a dramatic encounter with Argentina, sparking global praise for the underdog nation.
Brockton, Massachusetts, has imposed a citywide curfew ahead of a Cape Verde World Cup match following a series of violent incidents.
African football reaches a historic milestone as nine out of ten nations advance to the World Cup Round of 32.
Ousmane Dembélé continues his strong World Cup form as Cape Verde makes history and group stages approach their conclusion.
Uruguay has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a group-stage loss to Spain marked by a goalkeeper error.
Cape Verde qualifies for World Cup Round of 32, faces Argentina next
Cape Verde has made history as the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stages during their tournament debut.
World Cup debutants Cape Verde have captured global attention after a "fairy-tale" run leads them to a knockout clash with Argentina.