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Cape Verde's Bubista praises team after going toe-to-toe with reigning champs

Cape Verde coach Bubista felt huge pride in his team after they ⁠took three-time world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday.

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Argentina's Scaloni calls out 'easy draw' comments following Cape Verde nail-biter

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the breathless 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde in ⁠the World Cup last-32 was a reminder that no knockout match is easy, after the holders were twice pegged back by the ‌tiny African nation before scraping through.

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Argentina end Cape Verde's remarkable run in extra time thriller

Argentina were taken all the way to ET for a record-extending 12th time at the FIFA World Cup (WC) before eventually beating Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32 in Florida.

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Egypt send Australia down under on penalties to reach first round of 16 in 92 years

Egypt won a FIFA World Cup knockout match for the very first time, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach the Round of 16 where they'll face either defending champions Argentina or Cape Verde.

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World Cup LIVE: Colombia move past Ghana after Argentina survive Cape Verde test

It is the final day of the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup and at last, it is Lionel Messi's opportunity to shine once more but can the story of the tournament Cape Verde pull off the unthinkable and ruin Messi's farewell parade? All will be revealed during Flashscore's live coverage of day 23!

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What to expect as reigning world champions Argentina take on surprise package Cape Verde

In what must surely be one of the biggest-ever 'David v Goliath' clashes seen at a World Cup, reigning champions Argentina take on African minnows Cape Verde.

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The smooth road Argentina have been handed to the World Cup semi-finals

After failing to secure first place in their group, Portugal were sent to the opposite half of the draw as Argentina and Lionel Messi. As a result, a highway has opened up for the world champions toward a fourth title.

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Lionel Scaloni insists Argentina won't take Cape Verde lightly in Round of 32 meeting

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni struck a measured and respectful tone on Thursday ahead of his side's ⁠World Cup last-32 clash against Cape Verde, rejecting suggestions that the tournament debutants would be easy opponents for the reigning champions.

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Portugal and Argentina still relying on Ronaldo and Messi - but to what effect?

The 2026 World Cup could go down in history as the last for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. At 41 and 39 years old, respectively, the two biggest figures of the last generation continue to be the focal point of their national teams' play, albeit in very different ways.

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Old wounds opened up for Senegal as Tielemans inspires Belgium in wild comeback

Argentina, Wales, France, Italy, grouped, France again, but not Senegal.

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Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Kane: A World Cup Golden Boot race to remember

The race for the Golden Boot is gathering pace after Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all found the net to fire England, France and Norway into the last 16, while Argentina captain Lionel Messi is once again in contention to finish as the tournament's leading scorer in a thrilling race to the final.

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Paraguay dreaming up win over Germany after recent victories over Brazil and Argentina

Paraguay will take inspiration from having beaten Argentina and Brazil in World Cup ⁠qualifiers when they take on four-time world champions Germany on Monday, coach Gustavo Alfaro said.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nico Paz's father on 'emotional' debut, Como move & Real's buy-back option

Flashscore caught Nico Paz's father, Pablo, in the stands at the World Cup for a touching interview. From tears over his son starting for Argentina to details about his future at Como and Real Madrid's buy-back options, Pablo shared a lot with us exclusively.

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Rising star Nico Paz reflects on 'positive impact' of vibe in Argentina camp

Nico Paz shared his emotions with the media after making his first start at the World Cup with Argentina - his bond with the fans, the importance of the team atmosphere, and the advice he received from the veterans before and during the match.

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Unstoppable Messi becomes first person to score in seven straight World Cup matches

Lionel Messi became the ⁠first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup ‌matches when he netted for ‌Argentina against Jordan in ‌Dallas on Saturday, moving past ‌Just Fontaine and Jairzinho.

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Messi scores as Argentina go perfect in group stage after downing Jordan

Reigning champions Argentina marched into the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 as one of three teams with a 100% record so far at the tournament after a routine 3-1 win over Jordan.

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Cape Verde goalkeeper hero Vozinha believes side have proven they belong at top

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha believes his teammates have proved they have the ability to compete at ⁠the very top level on their dream run to a date with world champions Argentina in the second round of the World Cup.

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Argentina defender Tagliafico ready for first World Cup start, full of praise for Messi

Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico could be set for a start against Jordan. On the eve of the last group stage match, he revealed the secrets behind the team's strength and praised Lionel Messi, who, according to the Lyon player, is playing at an even higher level than during the World Cup victory in Qatar.

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Cape Verde's Bubista claims 'nothing is impossible' after progressing from group stage

Cape Verde's coach said their World Cup exploits had "shown our country to the world" after setting up a last-32 meeting with Lionel Messi's reigning champions Argentina on Friday.

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Lionel Messi to start on the bench against Jordan

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the ⁠bench when the reigning World Cup champions take on Jordan in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium on ‌Saturday.

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Argentina likely to rotate against eliminated Jordan, Messi may be rested

Argentina head into their final Group J match against ⁠Jordan on Saturday with one eye already on the knockout stage, while their rivals will be eager to sign ‌off their first World Cup campaign on a positive note in what is effectively ‌a dead rubber.

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Algeria bounce back from Messi mauling to show signs of life at World Cup

After being on the wrong end of a Lionel Messi ⁠hat-trick in their World Cup opener against Argentina, Algeria had to wait nearly a week to showcase their talents with ‌an impressive fightback against Jordan.

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Julian Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid to 'fulfil his dream'

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday ⁠he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream" following reported interest from ‌Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris St Germain.

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Argentina boss Scaloni out of words to describe remarkable Lionel Messi

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted to being fatigued by the endless questions around ⁠the regular record-breaking feats of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer on Monday.