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Cabo Verde dreams big after historic World Cup draw with Spain

Praia, June 16 (UNI) "We are small, yes. But our hope is as vast as the sea." The words, written
in Portuguese on a hand-held placard, rose above a crowd in Praia on Monday night as Cabo Verdeans celebrated a result that already felt larger than football.
Around the woman holding the sign, fans in blue national team jerseys waved Cabo Verdean flags, cheered, clapped and sang in the streets of the capital.
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Argentina shoulders South America's World Cup hopes

11 Jul 2026 | 4:51 PM

Kansas City (US), July 11 (UNI) Argentina will carry South America's remaining hopes when
the defending champion faces Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
Lionel Scaloni's side became the last South American team standing after Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay exited in the round of 16. Argentina is now three victories away from becoming the first team to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962.

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Robbie Fowler predicts quarter-final battles, backs Argentina & salutes tournament's underdogs

11 Jul 2026 | 4:37 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (UNI) Defending champions Argentina face a disciplined Switzerland side in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, with a place in the last four on the line.

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Colombia federation urges Campaz threat probe

11 Jul 2026 | 4:15 PM

Bogota, July 11 (UNI) The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has urged authorities to investigate threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz after the team's World Cup elimination.
The FCF said on Friday it had asked prosecutors to urgently identify and prosecute those responsible after Campaz was targeted on social media for missing a chance in extra time in the round-of-16 loss to Switzerland on Tuesday.
Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Vancouver.

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Deepti Sharma backs India after gritty Lord’s effort on opening day

11 Jul 2026 | 4:09 PM

London, July 11 (UNI) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma credited the top order for laying the platform before her fighting half-century helped India reach 285 on the opening day of the
historic first-ever women's Test at Lord's.

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Argentina primed for another fight, says Scaloni

11 Jul 2026 | 4:00 PM

Kansas (US), July 11 (UNI) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his side expected a stern test against Switzerland in Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal, describing Murat Yakin's team as physically strong and deserving of deep respect. .

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