Cape Verde pushes Argentina but exits World Cup after extra time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Cape Verde's historic World Cup run concluded on July 4, 2026, as the team lost to Argentina 3-2 in extra time during the round of 32. Despite not winning a match throughout the tournament, Cape Verde's journey was marked by resilience, including three draws that advanced them from the group stage. Goalkeeper Vozinha made several standout saves, keeping his team competitive against the defending champions. The match featured a goal and an assist from Lionel Messi, who helped secure Argentina's spot in the next round.
- •Cape Verde lost to Argentina 3-2 in extra time.
- •The match ended in dramatic fashion after a competitive battle.
- •Vozinha made multiple crucial saves against Messi.
- •Cape Verde advanced from the group stage with three draws.
- •The team earns $11 million for reaching the knockout round.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink
"All that Vozinha originally wanted out of this World Cup was for his mother to see him play. Cape Verde didn’t win a single match at this year's World Cup, and somehow, that didn’t seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable, thanks largely to the 40-year-old goalkeeper who nearly engineered a soccer story that would have been counted among the greatest upsets in sports history.
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