Cape Verde's reward for reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages is a dream Round of 32 clash against reigning world champions Argentina and Lionel Messi.The African debutants booked their place in the knockout rounds after finishing second in Group H, becoming the smallest nation ever to reach that stage of the competition.Their unbeaten group campaign included draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, with those performances enough to send Bubista's side into

Ghana have officially secured qualification for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before kicking a ball in their final Group L match against Croatia.The Black Stars' place in the knockout stage was confirmed following results elsewhere in the tournament, which ensured that four points would be enough to guarantee progression under the competition's expanded 48-team format.Carlos Queiroz's side join Egypt, England, Portugal and Paraguay as the latest nations

Live coverage of Egypt vs Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G.

Cape Verdeâ??s remarkable World Cup journey continues after the debutants secured a place in the Round of 32 with a tense goalless draw against Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match on Saturday morning.The island nation knew a victory would remove any uncertainty, but in the end, the point they earned, combined with Uruguayâ??s defeat to Spain, proved enough to send them through in second place.Cape Verde looked the more dangerous side on the matchday and nearly found

Live coverage of Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H.

Live coverage of Uruguay vs Spain at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H.