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‘Nothing is impossible’: Cape Verde relishing World Cup date with Argentina

The Cape Verde head coach, Bubista, said his team have ‘shown that nothing is impossible’ after his side secured a historic tie with Argentina in the last 32

Bielsa takes the blame as Uruguay depart in a storm of spite and​ ill-discipline

The head coach is an easy scapegoat but, while his legacy is secure, this has been a dire tournament for him and his side

Cape Verde draw 0-0 with Saudi Arabia and reach last 32: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Cape Verde continued their underdog run into the knockouts after sealing second spot in the group

Uruguay 0-1 Spain: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay crashed out after losing to the European champions

Uruguay’s shock early exit ends with red card as Baena sends Spain through

Álex Baena scored the only goal as Spain secured top spot in Group H and sent home a Uruguay side who had Agustín Canobbio sent off late on

Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale continues after Saudi Arabia draw secures Argentina tie

Cape Verde will face Argentina in the last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia put them in the knockout stage on their World Cup debut

England through to last 32 of the World Cup after Uruguay exit against Spain

England’s last-32 place has been confirmed after Group H results ensured Thomas Tuchel’s side would, at worst, be one of the top eight third-placed teams

‘I’m not scared’: Tuchel backs England to compete with anyone at World Cup

Thomas Tuchel says nothing has scared him at the World Cup and is adamant that England are capable of competing with any team