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Another Match In Atlanta, Another Argentina Comeback As World Cup Final Set Against Spain
Argentina rallied from a goal down with two late goals to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, setting up a final against Spain.
Jon Nelson
Jul 153 min read


The LinkedIn Message That Took Pico Lopes to the World Cup
Roberto “Pico” Lopes ignored a LinkedIn message from Cabo Verde for months. Years later, the Irish defender helped the Blue Sharks make World Cup history against Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Argentina.

Frank Osborne
Jul 73 min read


The Long View: Organization Is Its Own Kind of Talent
Cabo Verde committed one foul in 90 minutes against Spain. They lost the ball in dangerous areas 52 times and still did not concede. The numbers behind the most disciplined defensive performance of the 2026 World Cup.

Jason Longshore
Jun 1511 min read


The Blue Sharks Hold
Cabo Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their first-ever World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Vozinha, Diney Borges, and the Blue Sharks made history in Atlanta.

Jason Longshore
Jun 155 min read
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