Cape Verde's first World Cup is not over just yet.

The World Cup continues as France and Argentina make their tournament debuts tonight. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Dax McCarty ask if Argentina and Lionel Messi can beat Algeria, and if Spain can bounce back after a draw with Cape Verde.

The Irish version of The 1% Club has ditched Lee Mack for a former Dublin banker who is now making World Cup history with Cape Verde. For the mother of tournament hero, Pico Lopes, the answer to

Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia are facing off at the 2026 World Cup today as both bid to reach the knockout stage. A draw is likely to be enough for the African side to advance, while Saudi Arabia need a win to extend their stay at the tournament.

The fairy-tale for Cape Verde continues as the tournament debutants proceeds to the knockout stage.

As well as glory, prestige and millions of Instagram followers, World Cup debutants Cape Verde’s run to the knockout stages has yielded major economic benefits for the African archipelago. After becoming the smallest nation in history to get out of the group stage,

Cape Verde have made history as the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage of a men’s World Cup and will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the next chapter of their Cinderella story.

Lionel Messi has been the man of the moment so far at the 2026 World Cup. The Argentina ace currently leads the rankings for the Golden Boot, which he has never won in his career before now. That is due to his six goals across the three games to fire his side through as group winners.