Can Cape Verde beat Argentina in their World Cup knockout match?
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Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes make their predictions for the Knockout Stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Spain beating Argentina in the Final, and France dominating the tournament.
Lionel Scaloni will mark his 100th match in charge of Argentina on Friday when the defending champions face Cape Verde in the World Cup round of 32, a major milestone in one of the most ​successful eras in the national team's history.
Cut straight to the action with the latest highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Release date: 07 July 2026
Ryan Mendes, captain of Cape Verde World Cup team, is under investigation for alleged rape in March in New Zealand.
Lionel Messi and the Argentina men's national team know its path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it's not going to be easy for the defending champions. Argentina won Group J by going undefeated with wins over Algeria,
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