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 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.
- •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.
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde Leave Miami as Heroes After Argentina Heartbreak
"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…
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLS•Jul 4, 2026, 6:48 AM♾️ Messi, endless legend: 30 matches, 20 goals, new world records 🐐
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 4, 2026, 6:05 AMCape Verde win hearts despite Argentina defeat, France poised to crush another dream
- MLS•Jul 4, 2026, 5:46 AMThe five hours of chaos surrounding England’s World Cup tie that exposed Fifa’s lack of leadership
MLS•Jul 4, 2026, 5:37 AMMurals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami- FIFA World Cup•Jul 4, 2026, 5:00 AMWhere to watch Canada vs. Morocco live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Round of 16 match
- MLS•Jul 4, 2026, 4:31 AMInside New Balance’s World Cup: Testing, inventing and supplying players’ families with kit
