WIRE โ€” Cape Verdes fairytale run at the 2026 World Cup came to an end, as they suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in a last-32 clash. The debutants took the current holders all the way to extra time, where they eventually lose to a Diney own goal. Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal at the 2026 World Cup: Seven African teams eliminated from tournament

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