Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:29pm on 03 Jul 2026,Friday Sports
Defending champions Argentina will take on World Cup debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a clash widely seen as the tournament's biggest knockout mismatch. Lionel Messi's side, three-time world champions, enter the match as overwhelming favourites against a Cape Verde team ranked 64th in the world. Despite their underdog status, Cape Verde have impressed by reaching the knockout stage unbeaten, earning draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. The African nation now hopes to produce another historic upset, while Argentina aim to continue their title defence with a convincing victory. (PC: X)
