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Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, where they will face holders Argentina.

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Messi returns to Miami with Argentina for World Cup knockout clash

Cape Verde to face Argentina in historic World Cup knockout debut

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Cape Verde will become the smallest nation ever to contest a World Cup knockout match when they face Argentina on Friday. The Blue Sharks advanced after defying expectations in the group stage.

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Kobel shootout heroics send Switzerland past Colombia into World Cup quarter-finals

Messi inspires Argentina comeback in 3-2 Egypt thriller amid VAR controversy

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde Analysis: Messi’s Gravity, Late Set Pieces and Scaloni’s Extra-Time Warning

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Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout fixture. Lionel Messi’s off-ball gravitational pull created decisive attacking space despite intense marking, while Lionel Scaloni’s pre-match warnings about extra-time fatigue proved prophetic as set-piece execution broke Cape Verde’s resistance in the additional period.

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France top World Cup 2026 power rankings as last-16 phase begins

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France head the World Cup 2026 power rankings as the knockout phase begins, with co-hosts Mexico preparing to face England in a high-stakes last-16 tie.

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Pleat recalls Maradona’s 1986 double and infamous commentary gaffe at Azteca

Messi reaches 20 World Cup goals as Argentina outlast Cape Verde in extra-time thriller

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Defending champions Argentina defeated World Cup debutants Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to set up a Round of 16 clash with Egypt in Atlanta.

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Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

Messi returns to Miami with Argentina for World Cup knockout clash

Cape Verde to face Argentina in historic World Cup knockout debut

Kobel shootout heroics send Switzerland past Colombia into World Cup quarter-finals

Messi inspires Argentina comeback in 3-2 Egypt thriller amid VAR controversy

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde Analysis: Messi’s Gravity, Late Set Pieces and Scaloni’s Extra-Time Warning

France top World Cup 2026 power rankings as last-16 phase begins

Pleat recalls Maradona’s 1986 double and infamous commentary gaffe at Azteca

Messi reaches 20 World Cup goals as Argentina outlast Cape Verde in extra-time thriller

Batistuta admits he ‘didn’t enjoy playing football’ and has ‘no answer’ on Messi-Maradona debate