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Cabo Verde team. (Photo: @vozinhapr X)
Remember the name 'Cabo Verde': Ashwin hails FIFA World Cup debutants after spirited showing against Argentina

Jul 04, 2026

Cabo Verde's FIFA World Cup campaign may not have ended with a victory, but their spirited run earned widespread admiration. The debutants held European champions Spain to a goalless draw, shared points with Saudi Arabia, and also drew against former champions Uruguay, results that helped them secure a Round of 32 berth in their maiden appearance at the global event.

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Cape Verde coach Bubista (Photo/Reuters)

"We showed our identity": Cabo Verde coach Bubista after memorable FIFA World Cup campaign

Jul 04, 2026
Lionel Messi. (Photo: @lionelmessi Instagram)

"No coincidence they did not lose to Spain, Uruguay": Messi hails debutants Cabo Verde's resillience after sealing WC R16 spot

Jul 04, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring second goal against Austria (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi breaks Maradona's all-time World Cup assist record in Argentina's win over Cabo Verde

Jul 04, 2026
Lionel Scaloni. (Photo: @Argentina X)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "This team never gives up", Scaloni hails Argentina after sealing R16 spot

Jul 04, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D: Australia's Aziz Behich celebrates with coach Tony Popovic after the win against Turkey (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "We should already take major step," says head coach Popovic after Australia's heartbreaking exit

Jul 04, 2026
Argentina captain Lionel Messi. (Photo: X/ @AFASeleccionEN)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi hails resilient Cabo Verde after Argentina survive extra-time scare to reach Round of 16

Jul 04, 2026
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi. (Photo: X/ @AFASeleccionEN)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina survives Cabo Verde scare in extra-time classic

Jul 04, 2026

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Lionel Messi. (Photo: X/ @TeamLeoM)

Messi becomes first to score 7 goals in two FIFA World Cup editions, finds net in eighth successive WC game

Jul 04, 2026

Lionel Messi continued to rewrite the FIFA World Cup record books on Friday as he became the first player in tournament history to score in eight consecutive World Cup matches during Argentina's Round of 32 clash against Cabo Verde in Miami.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Egypt coach Hossam Hassan celebrates with a Palestine flag after the R32 match. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians

Jul 04, 2026

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan raised the Palestinian flag and dedicated his side's historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 victory over Australia to the Palestinian people after the Pharaohs reached the Round of 16 for the first time in their history on Friday (Local Time).
Jurgen Klopp (Photo: X/ Liverpool)

Jurgen Klopp confirms Germany talks, says Red Bull commitment must be resolved before any DFB move

Jul 03, 2026

The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager said Germany's dramatic World Cup exit to Paraguay had rapidly changed the situation.
Folarin Balogun. (Photo: Instagram/ @balogun)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Balogun vows to back US from sidelines after suspension rules him out of Belgium clash

Jul 03, 2026
Egypt football team players. (Photo: X/ @FIFAcom)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt President hails 'historic achievement' after Pharaohs reach last 16

Jul 03, 2026
Australian players after their defeat against Egypt in Round of 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026. (Photo: X/ @Socceroos)

Australian PM Anthony Albanese says nation is proud of Socceroos after FIFA World Cup exit

Jul 03, 2026
Norway's Martin Odegaard plays the drum as the players do the 'Viking Row' (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Kjetil Rekdal says Brazil under pressure ahead of Norway R16 showdown

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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Iraq - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Fans return to the stands as the second half is delayed due to severe weather (Photo: REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo)

FIFA to celebrate US Independence Day with special ceremonies in R16 matches at Houston, Philadelphia

Jul 03, 2026
England's Harry Kane celebrating with his teammates after the win. (Photo: X/ @ England)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Storm threat could bring earlier kick-off for England's R32 clash with Mexico

Jul 03, 2026
Emam Ashour of Egypt celebrating with his teammates after scoring a goal in Round of 32 match against Australia. (Photo: X/ @FIFAWorldCup)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach Round of 16

Jul 03, 2026
Egypt football team players. (Photo: X/ @FIFAcom)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt team alleges player, team manager pushed by Dallas Police officer ahead of R32 clash

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Argentina skipper Lionel Messi (Photo: Instagram/ Leo Messi)

Messi becomes first player to make 30 appearances in FIFA World Cup as Argentina name strong XI for R32 clash against Cabo Verde

Jul 03, 2026
Ange Postecoglou (Photo: X/ @SpursOfficial)

Ange Postecoglou takes charge as Al-Nassr head coach on two-year deal

Jul 03, 2026
Canada's Ismael Kone waves to the crowd as he is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Qatar. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ismael Kone overwhelmed by support after horror injury, vows to return stronger for Canada

Jul 03, 2026
President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum (Photo/X@Claudiashein)

FIFA World Cup 2026: We must avoid alcohol, says President Sheinbaum, urges responsible celebrations ahead of Mexico's Round of 16 clash

Jul 03, 2026
Mysore Warriors' Ritesh Bhatkal (Photo: Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20)

Ritesh Bhatkal's 75* powers Mysore Warriors to 3-wicket win over Gulbarga Mystics

Jul 03, 2026
Khalida Jabeen (Photo: ANI)

Khalida Jabeen expresses pride after winning silver at PTF India Open International Taekwondo C'ship

Jul 03, 2026
India's Praveen Chithravel (Photo: ANI)

Commonwealth Games 2026: Praveen, Preeti, Rohit among India's medal hopes for Glasgow

Jul 03, 2026