Cape Verde players capture moment with Messi after close match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Cape Verde faced Argentina in the World Cup round of 16 on July 4, 2026. Despite being underdogs, they pushed the defending champions to a 3-2 defeat after extra time. Following the match, several Cape Verde players lined up to take photos with Lionel Messi. The encounter became a highlight for the players, marking a memorable evening for the West African team.
- •Cape Verde faced Argentina in the World Cup round of 16.
- •The match ended 3-2 in favor of Argentina after extra time.
- •Cape Verde performed strongly, nearly defeating the defending champions.
- •Players posed for photos with Lionel Messi after the match.
- •The encounter is a memorable highlight for the Cape Verde team.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 How sweet is this? Cape Verde players queue for a photo with Messi
"The contrast could hardly have been greater: the Cape Verde players, plying their trade in Russia, Ireland or Portugal’s second division, found themselves facing defending champions Argentina and ei...
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