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World Cup 2026 - updates as Cape Verde set up Argentina clash, Ghana face Croatia
Cape Verde made history on Friday by setting up a round of 32 date with Argentina. Saturday will see Ghana, Congo DR and Algeria in action.

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Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them, it's for every soccer fan to enjoy
The big nations win the World Cup, but the small nations make it. Cape Verde's progress to the knockouts was for everyone.

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Carlos Queiroz wants Ghana to channel Manchester United's 'Nou Camp spirit'

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Croatia vs. Ghana - Partey and Modric shape intriguing battle


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Five-star Senegal make most of last chance to reach knockouts

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'I could write you a book about Sadio Mane' - Pape Thiaw lauds Senegal legend


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South Africa vs. Canada - Bafana target historic round of 16 berth

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Mudau: South Africa hope to put up a good fight vs. Canada

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Revenge for 'Disgrace of Gijón'? 2026 World Cup's biggest grudge match

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Familiar pressure builds on Thomas Tuchel's 'new' England as Panama and World Cup knockouts loom


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Spain's listless performance won't cut it against better teams at World Cup

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Ballon d'Dembélé! Hat trick vs. Norway shows France's scary strength at World Cup


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Transfer rumors, news: Man City to battle Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid for Bouaddi

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From South Africa to Senegal, Cape Verde: Why every round-of-32 team will, won't win FIFA World Cup


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Okorie, Ejiofor headline Nigerian selections in 2026 NBA Draft

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