Argentina Edges Cape Verde in Thrilling World Cup Match Praised Worldwide

First reported by Walla · 1 day ago

What happened

Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling 2026 World Cup match praised globally for its excitement and underdog spirit. Cape Verde's fearless performance challenged the reigning champions, earning worldwide respect despite their loss. Football legends and media hailed the game as a showcase of football's universal appeal and drama.

• 01Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to reach the World Cup round of 16.
• 02Cape Verde twice equalized and showed fearless determination against the champions.
• 03An own goal in the 111th minute decided the match in Argentina's favor.
• 04Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised the match as proof of football's global greatness.
• 05Dimitar Berbatov highlighted the game's message that football belongs to all dreamers.
• 06Global media called it the best match of the 2026 World Cup, impressing fans worldwide.

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N12Center · Hebrew27 minutes ago

Argentina Edges Cape Verde in Thrilling World Cup Match Praised Worldwide

MakoCenter · Hebrew27 minutes ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew55 minutes ago

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N12Center · Hebrew55 minutes ago

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N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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