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Cape Verde holds Argentina to 3-2 in World Cup knockout match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:32 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Cape Verde holds Argentina to 3-2 in World Cup knockout match

Summary

Cape Verde faced Argentina in a World Cup knockout match on July 4 at Miami Stadium, holding the reigning champions to a tie for 111 minutes before a deflected own goal decided the contest in favor of Argentina, 3-2. Cape Verde, drawing all three of their group matches, made history by reaching the knockout stage, becoming the first World Cup debutants to do so in this format. Despite the loss, coach Bubista emphasized the team's dignity and courage throughout the tournament, rallying around a squad built mainly from the diaspora. They showcased their identity on the world stage, which had not previously recognized them as serious competitors in football.

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By the Numbers

•Cape Verde held Argentina for 111 minutes at Miami Stadium.
•The match concluded with a final score of 3-2 after an own goal.
•Cape Verde finished second in Group H, drawing all three matches.
•They are the first debutants to reach the knockout rounds in 16 years.
•Coach Bubista praised the team's effort and identity in the tournament.

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Late on Friday night at Miami Stadium, with extra time elapsed and the final whistle blown, Cape Verde’s players gathered on the pitch. A country of 600,000 people spread across ten Atlantic islands had just watched their team twice draw level with the reigning world champions, holding Lionel Messi and Argentina for 111 minutes before…
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