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Tiny Cape Verde steal the show against Argentina in a performance to last in World Cup lore

Cape Verde's heroic 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup last 32 will be remembered as one of the tournament's great underdog stories. The African m...

1 week ago 63

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World Cup Quiz: Test Your Memory of the Thrilling Last-32 Stage

The FIFA World Cup 2026's last-32 stage delivered six days of unforgettable drama, from Cape Verde's heroic display against Argentina to Michael Olise...

1 week ago 22

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Eight of the World’s 10 Most Populous Nations Are Absent from the World Cup – What’s Holding Them Back?

Despite boasting some of the largest populations on Earth, nations like India, China, Indonesia, and Bangladesh are missing from the 2026 FIFA World C...

1 week ago 24

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World Cup 2026 last-16 power rankings: France undisputed No 1, England eighth, Paraguay bottom

BBC Sport's journalists have ranked the 16 teams remaining at the 2026 FIFA World Cup based on their performances so far. France top the list as overw...

1 week ago 137

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Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup last-16 matches

BBC Sport's Chris Sutton predicts a major World Cup upset with Norway eliminating Brazil on penalties in the last 16. He tips Erling Haaland to tormen...

1 week ago 66

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Cape Verde's Extra-Time Heroics Stun Argentina and Send Australia Packing

Cape Verde stunned Argentina by taking them to extra time in a World Cup thriller that experts call the game of the tournament so far. The Guardian's...

1 week ago 29

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Cape Verde's Heroics Can't Mask Africa's World Cup Underachievement, Argues Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan Wilson examines Africa's mixed World Cup campaign, noting Cape Verde's heroics against Argentina but warning that the continent's expanded re...

1 week ago 18

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Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win

Australia's World Cup knockout curse continued with a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Egypt in the round of 32. Youngster Lucas Herrington sa...

1 week ago 74

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Elmonjed seeks Deauville riches

William Haggas' sprinter Elmonjed bids for Group Three glory in the Prix de Ris-Orangis at Deauville on Saturday. The classy three-year-old drops in g...

1 week ago 25

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Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in Miami, but the story transcended the scoreline. The...

1 week ago 42

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Jhon Arias Fires Colombia into World Cup Last 16 as Ghana Crash Out

Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Both teams made forced substitut...

1 week ago 511

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Cape Verde's unforgettable World Cup journey ends in heroic defeat to Argentina

Cape Verde's debut World Cup campaign ended in heartbreaking extra-time defeat to Argentina, but the smallest nation at the tournament left an indelib...

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