Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves confident of upset win over Argentina at World Cup

President José Maria Neves of Cabo Verde told the BBC that his national team can defeat Argentina 1‑0 in their round‑of‑16 match at the 2026 World Cup. He said the squad has “100 % faith, 100 % hope” and will play with determination despite facing the reigning champions and Lionel Messi. The game is scheduled for Friday, 3 July, at 19:00 (Brasília time) in Miami, with the winner advancing to the quarter‑finals.

Neves highlighted the significance of the occasion, noting that this is Cabo Verde’s first appearance in a World Cup knockout stage and that the nation must continually strive to exceed expectations on the global stage.