Cape Verde exits FIFA World Cup after loss to Argentina in extra time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Cape Verde was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup following a loss to Argentina in extra time. Despite the defeat, defender Diney Burgos, who played the entire match and made two tackles, interrupted Lionel Messi’s post-match interview to ask for a photo. Cape Verde ended their World Cup campaign unbeaten in regular time, with four draws in four matches. The only loss came against Argentina in the knockout stage. The team will reflect on their performance as they regroup for future competitions.
- •Cape Verde lost to Argentina in extra time.
- •Diney Burgos interrupted Messi's interview for a photo.
- •Cape Verde finished the World Cup unbeaten in regular time.
- •The team had four draws in four matches before elimination.
- •Their only defeat came against Argentina.
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — 😅 What’s this?! Player stops interview for... photo with Messi; watch
"Cape Verde lost to Argentina in extra time and bowed out of the FIFA World Cup. The painful result, however, did not affect the admiration for... Lionel Messi.So much so that, after the match, Cape Ve...
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