Argentina is the defending World Cup champion, currently second in FIFA’s world rankings behind France. Cape Verde is 64th.

Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach the World Cup's round of 16.

Santiago Halty spent years chasing a World Cup breakthrough. It arrived with Cape Verde's underdog Vozinha wearing his ...

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The United States’ 2-0 victory Wednesday night at Levi’s Stadium leads to a Round of 16 date with Belgium on July 6 in ...

Belgium and Senegal square off for a spot in the round of 16. Live updates here.

A passionate, pro-USA crowd packed Levi’s Stadium Wednesday night, hoping to get Fourth of July festivities started a few ...

DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi nearly helped his country advance to the round of 16 with a standout performance against ...

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Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time to cap Belgium's comeback from two goals down to ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Mpasi blocked shots with his right hand, his left hand, even took one a bit below the belt. At one ...