Cape Verde Face Mammoth Task Of Taming Defending Champions Argentina

Cape Verde will attempt to script one of the greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup history when they take on reigning champions Argentina in a fascinating Round of 32 encounter at Miami Stadium in the early hours of Saturday (Friday midnight Nigerian time).
Having already become the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup, the Blue Sharks have exceeded all expectations. Standing between them and a place in the last 16, however, is an Argentina side widely tipped to retain the title after a flawless group-stage campaign.
The South Americans have looked every inch the defending champions, finishing top of Group J with a maximum nine points, five clear of second-pl...