World Cup 2026: Cape Verde prepares to face Messi's Argentina

Cape Verde, in their first World Cup appearance, drew with Spain and Uruguay, and now they will face their biggest test: defending champions Argentina led by Lionel Messi. Standing in front of the goal is the famous 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha. Sidny Lopes Cabral, a defender in a squad of many players with Dutch blood, said he was very excited before the match with Argentina. Cabral said the team is taking inspiration from Paraguay's unexpected victory over Germany in the past. More than just statistics, "Beyond the Score" brings viewers rich stories about the Men's Soccer World Cup - the new teams, standout stars, trends and fan communities that are shaping the tournament in ways that the numbers don't show. With 48 teams competing across Mexico, the US and Canada, BBC World Service promises to take you deep into the tournament, from the group stage to the final.