Cape Verde Shocks Argentina | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Argentina’s World Cup dreams nearly shattered against tiny Cape Verde, the lowest-ranked team ever to reach the knockout rounds. Down 2-1, Argentina clawed back thanks to an own goal from Cape Verde’s Diney Borges, sealing a 3-2 thriller that had fans on the edge. Messi opened the scoring, but Cape Verde answered twice — including a stunning equalizer from Sidny Lopes Cabral — proving how far underdog nations have come. With a population smaller than a major city, Cape Verde played with heart, spirit, and grit, leaving a legacy that’ll echo long after the tournament ends. Argentina advances…