2026 World Cup Key News Central News Agency (CNA Miami, July 3rd, International News) The small African nation of Cape Verde is set to face defending champions Argentina in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 4th at 6 AM Taiwan time. Cape Verde's head coach, Bubista, stated that the upcoming match will be "the most important game of our lives," but Cape Verde is undaunted and will strive for advancement. According to AFP, Cape Verde, an island nation in Africa with a population of just over 500,000, is participating in the World Cup for the first time this year. They drew with Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in the group stage, successfully advancing to the knockout rounds. Head coach Bubista said at a pre-match press conference: "We are calm because we have reached this point through our own merit. There is nothing to fear or worry about." He pointed out: "We know the importance of this next match. This will be the most important game of our lives, but we will enjoy the game and give our all." With Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi scoring 6 goals in 3 group stage matches, Argentina is considered one of the favorites to win the championship and defend their title, aiming for their fourth World Cup trophy. However, Bubista stated that even facing Messi, an 8-time Ballon d'Or winner, and the world's number one ranked Argentine national team, Cape Verde will not be intimidated. He mentioned: "We only have one goal in mind, which is to strive to advance in this round." (Intern Intern: Tseng Yi-chieh / Editor: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150703 Stand with facts. Your every donation is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "One-Stop News" APP to get the latest news in real-time. This website's text, images, and videos may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.