Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina's charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup.

Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami

Debutants Cape Verde face reigning champions Argentina in the last 32 of the World Cup on July 3 in Miami.



Cape Verde defied World Cup odds to set up Argentina clash

Cape Verde wrote another chapter in their fairytale debut World Cup campaign on Friday, battling into the knockout rounds for the first time to set up a dream showdown with Lionel Messi's Argentina.

FIFA World Cup Wrap: Cape Verde extend fairytale, France roll on

Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in group H.

Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash

The second round of World Cup group play was completed on Tuesday when the Democratic Republic of Congo lost to Colombia in Guadalajara, but overall the first 13 days of the 2026 finals can be deemed a success for Africa.

ROUND 2 REVIEW: Sweet success, and some heartbreak, for Africa in World Cup

World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain.

Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes might have been whiling away his time as a mortgage advisor in Ireland instead of preparing to face Uruguay in the World Cup on Sunday had Shamrock Rovers not come calling.

'Pico' Lopes – Cape Verde defender's journey from Ireland to World Cup

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament.

No panic, says De la Fuente after Spain held by Cape Verde

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Bafana Bafana captain and Mamelodi Sundowns star, Ronwen Williams, has made history by being one of the 10 goalkeepers nominated for the prestigious Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or awards. Here is a recap of his penalty shootout performance at Afcon 2023.

Ronwen Williams historic penalty shootout v Cape Verde | AFCON 2023

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