Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey...
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World Cup debutants Cape Verde have extended their fairytale run to reach the knockout rounds, where they will face reigning champions Argentina.
- The team ranked 67 secured their place by drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to finish second in Group H.
- Cape Verde will play Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami on July 3.
- Their unbeaten streak includes a draw against Spain and a 2-2 draw with Uruguay.
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