World Cup 2026 : Cape Verde miss out on greatest upset

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Cape Verde nearly upset Argentina in the 2026 World Cup but conceded in extra time, allowing Argentina to advance to face Egypt in the round of 16. Egypt defeated Australia on penalties, while Colombia secured victory over Ghana, and other round of 16 matchups include France vs. Panama and Canada vs. Morocco.

Newcomers Cape Verde almost created the upset of the century by forcing the reigning champions Argentina into extra time, unfortunately the blue sharks conceded in extra time. Argentina will therefore face Egypt in the round of 16. There was not much in it between Australia's Socceroos' and the Egyptian Pharoes, the two teams went all the way to penalties, where Egypt proved extremely efficient, scoring every single shot from the penalty spot. An early Colombian goal meanwhile proved insurmountable for Ghana, the black stars will head home without any shot on target in that knockout game. France gears up for their game against Panama, and Canada face Morocco in the first round of 16 fixture.