World Cup 2026: Cape Verde defies all predictions and will face Argentina in the round of 16

Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, snagged an unexpected second place in the very tough Group H after their 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday in Houston at the 2026 World Cup.

Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, snagged an unexpected second place in a very tough Group H after their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday in Houston at the 2026 World Cup.

The ‘Blue Sharks’ from the small West African archipelago finish the group stage unbeaten, sandwiched between Spain and Uruguay, and have earned a high-profile matchup against the reigning champions Argentina and Lionel Messi on July 3 in the round of 16 in Miami.