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Time:2026-07-04T06:38:03Z

Argentina narrowly escaped a massive World Cup upset, needing extra time to beat Cape Verde 3-2 and secure a spot in the Round of 16. Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to advance, with their coach dedicating the win to Palestine as celebrations erupted in Gaza. Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 to claim the final last-16 berth, setting up a clash with Switzerland. In rugby, England face a punishing test against South Africa in the new Nations Championship, with altitude concerns adding to the challenge.

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare in extra-time thrillerWorld Cup holders Argentina narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in tournament history, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance to the Round of 16. Cape Verde pushed the defending champions to the brink in a five-goal classic, with Argentina ultimately prevailing through sheer experience and resilience. The match has been widely described as an instant classic, with Cape Verde earning global praise for their fearless performance.

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Argentina avoid biggest World Cup upset with extra-time win vs Cape Verde (Sky Sports)
Key moments and rate the players in Cape Verde's classic with Argentina (Sky Sports)
Holders Argentina break Cape Verde hearts with extra-time win (BBC)
Argentina edge five-goal classic with Cape Verde after extra time – updates (Al Jazeera)
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16 (Arab News)

Messi shines as Argentina edge past Cape Verde

Messi shines as Argentina edge past Cape VerdeLionel Messi added to his World Cup goals tally in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, helping the defending champions avoid a shocking early exit. The Cape Verdean side pushed Argentina to their limits, exposing defensive vulnerabilities that could concern the title holders moving forward. Messi's continued heroics keep Argentina's hopes alive, but questions linger about their ability to go all the way.

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Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16 (AP News)
Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde (Al Jazeera)
Messi adds to World Cup goals tally as Argentina just survive Cabo Verde scare (SCMP)

Egypt advance with Palestine-dedicated win over Australia

Egypt advance with Palestine-dedicated win over AustraliaEgypt defeated Australia on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16, with coach Hossam Hassam dedicating the victory to Palestine as celebrations broke out in Gaza. The team maintained perfect composure from the spot, with Hassam instructing his players to block out the pressure. The result marks another success for Arab nations at the 2026 World Cup.

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Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates (Al Jazeera)
World Cup: Egypt players stay ‘in the zone’ to beat Australia on penaltiesPerfect conversion rate helps Egypt into last 16, with coach Hossam Hassam saying he told team ‘not to think about the pressure’. (SCMP)
Arab teams at World Cup 2026: Egypt overcome Australia to reach last 16 in 2026 World Cup (Arab News)

England rugby face altitude challenge against South Africa

England rugby face altitude challenge against South AfricaEngland's rugby squad faces a daunting task as they prepare to take on world champions South Africa in the new Nations Championship, with the high-altitude conditions in South Africa adding a significant physical challenge. Analysts question whether England have the physical toughness to match their pre-match rhetoric. The match is part of an ambitious new global rugby competition that pits northern and southern hemisphere powers against each other.

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Do England’s rugby players face an even greater challenge at altitude? (Sky Sports)
Rugby unionNorth and south collide in punishing new Nations Championship (The Guardian)
England need tough guys to match the tough talk if they are to topple South Africa (The Guardian)

Colombia beat Ghana to book last-16 spot

Colombia beat Ghana to book last-16 spotColombia secured the final Round of 16 berth at the 2026 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ghana, with Jhon Arias scoring the decisive goal in sweltering Kansas City conditions. Nestor Lorenzo's side extended their tournament unbeaten run and will now face Switzerland in the knockout stage. Colombia's 'play with heart' mentality has been central to their success so far.

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Arias strike sends Colombia into World Cup last 16 (Sky Sports)
Colombia beat Ghana to secure final last-16 spot (BBC)
Colombia ‘play with heart’ to beat Ghana, secure Switzerland showdown in World CupJhon Arias scored the only goal in sweltering conditions in Kansas City as Nestor Lorenzo’s side extended their unbeaten run in the tournament. (SCMP)