Cape Verde advances to knockout stage as Wimbledon begins today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Cape Verde secured a historic spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup by drawing their third game, finishing as runners-up in group H. They will face defending champions Argentina in the round of 32 on Friday. The World Cup group stage concluded over the weekend, while Wimbledon commenced today, highlighted by the return of seven-time champion Serena Williams after a hiatus since the 2022 US Open. Williams will compete in both singles and doubles with her sister Venus. Amid the tournament, many competitors plan to protest over prize money distribution issues.
- •Cape Verde draws third game to clinch knockout stage spot
- •Faces Argentina in the round of 32 this Friday
- •Wimbledon kicks off with Serena Williams' return
- •Williams last played singles in 2022 US Open
- •Players may protest over prize money distribution
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