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Meet Cape Verde's Vozinha: 40-year-old who stopped Messi four times goes from 50,000 to 25 million in Instagram to become the most followed goalkeeper

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, a 40-year-old who entered the 2026 World Cup as a free agent with 50,000 Instagram followers, has ended the tournament with 25 million after a series of outstanding performances, including eight saves against Argentina, four of them denying Lionel Messi, before his country's exit in the…

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s

Lionel Messi leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worth

The Guardian - UK

FIFA 2026: France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty secured France a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay in the World Cup last-16. Despite Paraguay's defensive tactics and attempts to disrupt France's stars, Mbappe's 70th-minute spot-kick proved decisive. The win sets up a quarter-final clash with Morocco, as France continues their quest for World…

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Match-winning Lionel Messi performances at this World Cup can only help the growth of MLS

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has scored seven goals at this World Cup as Argentina have reached the Round of 16

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham: How Fifa’s bewildering World Cup award has distorted reality

By allowing public vote to decide player of the match awards, Fifa has again leaned into the cult of celebrity with predictable consequences

The Independent UK

How Old Is Lionel Messi? Argentine Footballer Proves Greatness Lives in the Brain, Not the Gym

Lionel Messi continues to dominate the World Cup at 39, showcasing his exceptional vision and anticipation, proving that football greatness transcends physical attributes.

International Business Times UK

Cape Verde exits World Cup with head high after sensational goal pushes Argentina to the brink

Cape Verde's run at the 2026 World Cup came to an end on Friday against Argentina, but not before the islands nation delivered another impressive outing that might just have included the goal of the tournament

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Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever

In today’s Football Daily: A stone-cold World Cup classic

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi Climbs to Second in All-Time List After Latest World Cup Heroics

It seems like the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is making history at every turn.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina see off spirited Cape Verde to qualify for World Cup last 16

The reigning World Cup champions were pushed all the way by an impressive Cape Verde team in their Round of 32 clash, needing an own goal in extra-time to emerge 3-2 victors. Lionel Messi scored the 20th World Cup goal of his career.

France 24

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Champions end African fairytale in World Cup classic

Cape Verde’s World Cup debut ended in heartbreak at the hands of Argentina after Diney Borges’ extra-time own-goal handed them a 3-2 win in…

The National (Scotland)

Tiny Cape Verde steal the show against Argentina in a performance to last in World Cup lore

The African minnows capped off an impressive run with a heroic performance in a 3-2 loss to the defending champions

The Guardian - US

‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever

WORLD CUP 2026: Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has changed, having coffee and cake with the 2014 Italy squad – and that record-breaking Lionel Messi image in Qatar

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall

We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi explains how Argentina must improve after surviving Cape Verde shock

The world champions scraped into the last-16 after a 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday night

Euronews

Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia

World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami.

The Economic Times

Harry Kane has been World Cup's best player so far: Bhaichung

According to ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, Harry Kane has emerged as the World Cup’s leading performer, surpassing both Messi and Mbappe in pivotal moments that have propelled England forward. Bhutia has named Kane and Mbappe as top candidates for the Golden Boot and the Ball, dependent on their teams’ journeys…

Sports Illustrated

‘Many Bad Things’—Lionel Messi Explains What Went Wrong for Argentina vs. Cabo Verde

There was some rare tactical insight from Argentina’s captain after an almighty World Cup scare.

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The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde exit World Cup with heads held high: ‘We did our best and we did it with bravery’

Argentina will move on to last-16 tie against Egypt after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde, but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation

Latin Times

Cape Verde Pushed Argentina to the Brink. Three Different Defenders Pulled the Champions Through.

Argentina survives Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup, escaping a near-historic upset before facing Egypt in the Round of 16.

Sports Illustrated

In the Wake of Round of 32 Chaos, Can Argentina Survive Without Lionel Messi?

The soccer legend is already competing in his sixth-career World Cup, but Argentina may need him for a seventh.

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Who has scored the most goals at a single World Cup?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are leading the Golden Boot race at World Cup 2026 but they'll have to pick up the pace to break the single tournament record

The Independent UK

How Cape Verde immortalised themselves in valiant World Cup exit to Argentina

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (A.E.T.): The tiny African island nation hit back against the holders twice to threaten one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history before an extra-time own goal proved the difference

Radio France Internationale

Messi on target as Argentina squeak past gallant Cape Verde to reach last 16

Cape Verde took defending champions Argentina to the edge of the abyss on Friday night during a pulsating last 32 tie at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Cabo Verde: Unlikely Heroes Help Messi Avoid Humiliation

The defending champion was unimpressive and needed extra time to defeat an honorable Cabo Verde.

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