- Jul 4
Argentina survives Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller at World Cup
Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal of the tournament but defending champions Argentina needed extra time and an own goal to beat debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 16.
- Jul 4
Argentina survive Cape Verde thriller with 3-2 extra-time win, Messi breaks records
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal and Cristian Romero headed a 111th-minute winner as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami to reach the last 16, where they will face Egypt.
- Jun 28
Cape Verde makes history: smallest nation ever reaches World Cup last 32 after goalless draw with Saudi Arabia
The island nation of around 500,000 people finished second in Group 8 behind Spain after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, advancing undefeated and becoming the smallest country by population to ever reach the World Cup knockout phase.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, stays in contention for World Cup last 32
Cape Verde fought back to draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Miami, earning a second straight point in Group 8 and keeping their maiden World Cup knockout dream within reach.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde draws 2-2 with Uruguay after defensive blunder to stay in World Cup hunt
World Cup debutants Cape Verde earned a second straight point, drawing 2-2 with Uruguay after a goalkeeping error gifted substitute Helio Varela an equaliser.
- Jun 15
World Cup 2026: Spain held to 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in Group H opener
European champions Spain began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 0-0 draw against tournament debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta. Spain dominated possession but could not beat goalkeeper Vozinha, leaving the Group H favorites with only a point.
