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Fixtures & Results

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde
Coverage of the World Cup clash between Argentina and Cape Verde.
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Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia
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Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde
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Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
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Cape Verde News

Lisandro Martinez on target against Cape Verde, on July 4, 2026
From near-retirement to hero: Lisandro Martinez is reborn and saves Argentina at the World Cup
Nine months out with a cruciate injury, thoughts of quitting, and barely fit — yet Manchester United's centre-back just rescued Argentina at the World Cup.
Jul 4, 03:10
 Lionel Messi scored but struggled against Cape Verde, on July 4, 2026
Player Ratings: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Albiceleste scraped through thanks to their backline, not their forwards
Two centre-backs stole the show, a 40-year-old goalkeeper made eight saves and the world's best player was inconsistent — full ratings from a classic.
Jul 4, 02:30
 Lionel Messi scored again against Cape Verde, on July 4, 2026
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Romero heads the winner deep in extra time as Argentina survive a Cape Verde stunner to qualify
Argentina needed extra time and a late header to beat a fearless Cape Verde side — the reigning champions have been warned ahead of the last 16.
Jul 4, 02:02
 Deroy Duarte and Kelvin Pires of Cape Verde celebrate after advancing to the round of 32 during the Group H match between Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde at the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
Argentina vs. Cape Verde: three reasons to believe in a World Cup sensation against the defending champions
Unbeaten, the best defensive overperformance in the tournament and nothing to lose — three reasons a tiny island nation can shock the World Cup holders.
Jul 3, 08:25
 Lionel Messi of Argentina, on June 17, 2026
Friday's World Cup predictions and previews including Argentina vs. Cape Verde
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Friday's knockout games at the 2026 World Cup, including Argentina against Cape Verde.
Jul 3, 00:05
Cape Verde's Telmo Arcanjo during a World Cup match on June 24, 2026
Team News: Argentina vs. Cape Verde injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 last-32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
Jul 2, 23:00
 Lionel Messi/Cape Verde composite
Argentina vs Cape Verde: The biggest shock in World Cup history predicted after bold “100%” claim
Could Cape Verde really beat reigning World Cup champions Argentina? The country's president certainly thinks so.
Jul 2, 18:00
 Lionel Messi of Argentina after the Group stage match between Jordan and Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, United States, on June 27, 2026.
Argentina vs. Cape Verde: How to watch World Cup 2026 last-32 clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Friday’s 2026 World Cup last-32 clash between Argentina vs. Cape Verde.
Jul 2, 07:00
 Vozinha of Cape Verde, on June 15, 2026
Cape Verde lineup vs. Argentina: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Vozinha seeks another top showing
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Cape Verde could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 last-32 clash with Argentina.
Jul 1, 23:59
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Austria in World Cup on June 22, 2026.
Argentina lineup vs. Cape Verde: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Lionel Messi chases record-extending goal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 last-32 clash with Cape Verde.
Jul 1, 23:48
 Lionel Messi celebrates his brace against Austria
Preview:Argentina vs. Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 1, 21:17
 Deroy Duarte and Kelvin Pires of Cape Verde celebrate after advancing to the round of 32 during the Group H match between Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde at the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
World Cup 2026: Biggest shocks of the group stage
Sports Mole looks back at the biggest shocks of the 2026 World Cup group stage, from Cape Verde's historic run to Uruguay's stunning early exit.
Jun 28, 19:13
 Deroy Duarte and Kelvin Pires of Cape Verde celebrate after advancing to the round of 32 during the Group H match between Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde at the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia: Debutants make history as three draws prove enough for knockout glory
Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to finish second in Group H and qualify for the Round of 32 in their first-ever World Cup appearance.
Jun 27, 05:39
 Vozinha of Cape Verde playing against Spain, on June 15, 2026
Team News: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.
Jun 26, 01:00
 Cape Verde head coach Bubista
Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, including TV and streaming options.
Jun 25, 10:11
 Bubista of Cape Verde during the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Cameroon
Cape Verde lineup vs. Saudi Arabia: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup fixture with three players potentially absent
Sports Mole looks at how Cape Verde could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Saudi Arabia.
Jun 24, 17:41
 Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis
Saudi Arabia lineup vs. Cape Verde: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup fixture including Mohamed Kanno decision
Sports Mole looks at how Saudi Arabia could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Cape Verde.
Jun 24, 17:41
 Vozinha of Cape Verde, on June 15, 2026
Preview:Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 24, 17:24
 Maxi Araujo from Uruguay against Cape Verde
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde: Cape Verde's World Cup dream lives on after stunning fightback
Cape Verde snatch a stunning 2-2 draw with two-time world champions Uruguay to keep their World Cup fairy tale alive at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Jun 22, 01:30
 Spain manager Luis de la Fuente pictured on July 14, 2024
Sunday's World Cup predictions and previews including Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Sunday's World Cup matches, including Spain vs. Saudi Arabia.
Jun 21, 00:00
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