SolarWarden
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That good old Colombian "yayo" just gives you that extra kick you need for such a game.
FIFA World Cup 2026
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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
AFPJuly 4, 2026
Argentina's Cristian Romero (third R) heads to score the winner past Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha during their 2026 FIFA World Cup round-of-32 match at the Miami Stadium in Miami on July 4, 2026. —Reuters
Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16.
Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Sharks doggedly refused to go away.
Deroy Duarte’s strike on the hour mark forced Argentina to expand more energy than they would have wanted in the sapping Miami heat.
Lisandro Martinez briefly restored Argentina’s lead early in extra time before Sidny Lopes Cabral’s stunning shot rocketed into the top corner.
Another Argentina corner finally got the job done when Cristian Romero rose highest to head Messi’s corner, the ball going in after taking a deflection off Diney Borges for an own goal.
La Albiceleste will face Egypt next on Tuesday in Atlanta, but there were concerns for Lionel Scaloni on his 100th match in charge despite what appears a favourable draw.
Cape Verde served warning of what they were capable of by holding European champions Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to draws in Group ‘H’ to reach the knockout stages in their first World Cup appearance.
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Cape Verde fans 'proud' despite 3-2 defeat to Argentina
Cape Verde fans say they are 'proud' of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.
Charlotte Coates, BBC Sport journalist and Elizabeth Conway,
BBC Sport journalist in Miami
4 July 2026,
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation, but they certainly made a big impact on the 2026 tournament.
Forget Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane - it is the tournament debutants who have become the centre of attention.
There were the heroics of goalkeeper Vozinha as they earned their first World Cup point against Spain.
There were the thrills as they scored their first World Cup goals against Uruguay.
And there was Sidny Lopes Cabral's wonder goal as they almost caused the competition's biggest shock against Argentina.
Cape Verde's World Cup journey had it all.
When the whistle blew to bring extra time to an end in Miami on Friday night, the Blue Sharks players slumped to the turf after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat by reigning champions Argentina in the last 32 - but they can leave the United States knowing they have won many hearts.
Watandar
Trusted Member
It was one of the best games of the tournament so far. Hats off to the Cape Verde team.
Cape Verde fans 'proud' despite 3-2 defeat to Argentina
Cape Verde fans say they are 'proud' of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.
Charlotte Coates, BBC Sport journalist and Elizabeth Conway,
BBC Sport journalist in Miami
4 July 2026,
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation, but they certainly made a big impact on the 2026 tournament.
Forget Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane - it is the tournament debutants who have become the centre of attention.
There were the heroics of goalkeeper Vozinha as they earned their first World Cup point against Spain.
There were the thrills as they scored their first World Cup goals against Uruguay.
And there was Sidny Lopes Cabral's wonder goal as they almost caused the competition's biggest shock against Argentina.
Cape Verde's World Cup journey had it all.
When the whistle blew to bring extra time to an end in Miami on Friday night, the Blue Sharks players slumped to the turf after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat by reigning champions Argentina in the last 32 - but they can leave the United States knowing they have won many hearts.
Desert
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Glad that Hani did the right thing , the guy is Egyptian and he speaks Arabic , why would he speak in English ( Hani left the press conference after probably some western press asked him to speak in English).
Watandar
Trusted Member
Looks like you are coming around on the Egypt team
you were very despondent before the tournament.
hussain0216
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I predicted a France vs Argentina final
But France has multiple superstars
Whilst Argentina is set up to get the ball to Messi
France and Spain have looked the most complete teams
If anyone is going to beat France, it's going to be Spain
I would love for Morocco to get through, but they have to beat both France and then Spain to reach the final and that's a BIG ask
But France has multiple superstars
Whilst Argentina is set up to get the ball to Messi
France and Spain have looked the most complete teams
If anyone is going to beat France, it's going to be Spain
I would love for Morocco to get through, but they have to beat both France and then Spain to reach the final and that's a BIG ask
Desert
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I still know for sure that our team is weak and we don't play well at all , but I like some acts during this tournement like Hani or the Egyptian coach when he raised the Palestinian flag after Australia's game etc.Looks like you are coming around on the Egypt team
Watandar
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I don't get the Infantino hate. Positions at the top of organizations are inherently political and Infantino has been quite skillful in adapting to the environment.
