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For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better | Jonathan Wilson
<p>Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but the continent’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higher</p><p>For A
Jürgen Klopp holds Germany talks: ‘I’m more than recharged, I’m ready’
<ul><li><p>He says intensive discussions needed with federation</p></li><li><p>Klopp wants to agree way ahead with changes required</p></li></ul><p>Jü
Survival is key for England in epic test or it will be a Mexican wave goodbye
<p>Azteca tie is one of those World Cup occasions that transcend sport – and Tuchel’s side face a challenge all about progress, not process</p><p>Naus
‘An incredible man’: how Carlo Ancelotti has turned Brazil into potential World Cup winners
<p>Italian’s man-management and decisiveness has shielded the talented Seleção squad and made fans believe again</p><p>Brazil arrived at the World Cup
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 27
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Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami
Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who wer
Arias strike sends Colombia into last 16 with victory over Ghana
Jhon Arias scores the only goal of the game as Colombia become the last team to book their place in the last 16 following a 1-0 win over Ghana in Kans
Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup
<p>Ghana can only have feared the worst when Luis Suárez’s number came up in the seventh minute. A day on from the 16th anniversary of one of the most
Colombia v Ghana: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champio
Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller
Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.
Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport explains h
Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic
<p>What a game, what a series of moments, what a display of spirit and skill from Cape Verde, a tiny island nation with a far-flung diaspora team, who
'What a strike!' - Cabral hits brilliant goal to draw Cape Verde level in extra time
Sidny Cabral scores an incredible goal in extra time for Cape Verde as they equalise for a second time against Argentina.
Argentina v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 last 32, extra time – live
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Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde
Lisandro Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina stunned as Duarte equalises for Cape Verde
Deroy Duarte stuns Argentina as he equalises for Cape Verde during their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.
'Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead
Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup ga
England-Mexico 1am kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn
England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday.
England’s game against Mexico to stay at 1am UK kick-off after day of chaos
<ul><li><p>Fifa held discussions about game kicking off earlier</p></li><li><p>Risk of thunderstorms in Mexico had caused concern </p></li></ul><p>Eng
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