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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