QtrendsWorld Cup action dominates headlines as defending champions Argentina narrowly escape an upset against Cape Verde in a 3-2 extra-time thriller, with Lionel Messi adding to his goal tally. A separate storm-related scheduling controversy for England vs Mexico is resolved after FIFA reverses a decision to move the kick-off time. England also receive positive injury news on Declan Rice ahead of the knockout clash. In tennis, Novak Djokovic battles past Rinderknech at Wimbledon to keep his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title alive.
World Cup holders Argentina narrowly avoided a historic upset, defeating underdogs Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance to the Round of 16. Lionel Messi scored again to add to his World Cup tally, but the defending champions were pushed to the brink by a spirited Cape Verde side. The match has been widely described as an instant classic, with the tiny island nation winning global admiration for their performance.
Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking end after pushing Argentina to extra time in one of the tournament's greatest matches. Goalkeeper Vozinha and the tiny island nation captured global attention with their fearless performance against the defending champions. Media outlets celebrated Cape Verde as the underdog story the World Cup will never forget.
FIFA has performed a U-turn on plans to move the England vs Mexico World Cup knockout match to an earlier time due to storm risk. The match will now proceed as originally scheduled at 1am Monday. The decision came after confusion and frustration from fans and officials over the proposed scheduling change.
England midfielder Declan Rice is expected to be available for the World Cup knockout match against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue. Reports indicate Rice is likely to start, providing a significant boost for the England squad ahead of the high-stakes clash.
Novak Djokovic fought through a tough challenge against Arthur Rinderknech to advance at Wimbledon, keeping his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title alive. The Serbian legend found a way past his opponent in a hard-fought match that showcased his trademark resilience.