Los Angeles, United States, July 3, 2026 (AFP) - David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup

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2026-07-03

A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake. Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout rounds, face the defending champions in Miami dreaming of pulling off what would be the greatest upset in World Cup history. The Atlantic archipelago have become one of the fairytale stories of this year's expan......

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