Argentine football manager and current head coach
Cape Verde has reached the World Cup round of 32 and will play defending champion Argentina in Miami on July 3 after finishing second in Group H. The island debutants have drawn with Spain and Uruguay and held Saudi Arabia to 0-0, becoming the smallest country ever to reach the knockout stage in World Cup history.
Uruguay has faced travel snags ahead of its Group H opener with Saudi Arabia. Paperwork delays forced the team to depart Cancún on a second flight, arriving in Florida hours later. The coach and captain have downplayed the disruption, stressing rest and preparation.
The Guardian reports Brazil’s faltering form at the 2026 World Cup amid debate over Carlo Ancelotti’s plans. Uruguay and Argentina win praise for their exploits as stars like Vinícius Jr. and Neymar headline a tournament that keeps fans guessing about Brazil’s trajectory.