Cabo Verde's President Confident of Upset Win Over Argentina
Cabo Verde's president expressed confidence his team can upset defending champion Argentina in a World Cup knockout match scheduled for July 4, believing the underdog nation has a genuine chance to win despite facing Lionel Messi and co.
José Maria Neves, president of Cabo Verde, has expressed confidence that his national team can defeat Argentina in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cabo Verde finished second in Group H after drawing all three group-stage matches and will face defending champion Argentina in the knockout round at 4:00 AM Thai time on July 4. In recent comments to the BBC regarding the matchup with Argentina, Neves said: "I believe Cabo Verde can beat Argentina 1-0." "We are playing to win when expectations for the team are not high, and if the team has momentum, it is possible." "A small country like Cabo Verde should always try to do that to continuously create surprises for people." "We have a 100 percent chance of beating Argentina." "We came to this World Cup to determine our own fate, which is to face champion teams. So we will face Argentina and Lionel Messi with determination, intent, and the desire to achieve victory and advance to the next round."
