World · 27 June 2026

Cape Verde stun World Cup, now face Argentina

Cape Verde, a nation of about 500,000 people, has surprised everyone by remaining unbeaten in their World Cup debut. They followed a goalless draw against Spain with an exciting 2-2 draw against two-time champions Uruguay on Monday. Their impressive performance has earned them a spot in the last 32, where they will play defending champions Argentina.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 June 2026 at 12:04

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