# World Cup 2026
From The 42
Soccer - Last week 28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026
# Up Close
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# Up Close
Inside Cape Verde's bittersweet World Cup exit: What Messi said to Pico, the ambassador's son and shots of Grogue
The 42 gets an invitation to team hotel for night of reflection and celebration of powerful journey in the United States.
# Historic
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# Historic
World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die
World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.
# Report
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# Report
Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a World Cup classic
Fairytale for Roberto Lopes and his teammates comes to an end in Miami.
# True Underdog Story
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# True Underdog Story
It's all gone slightly Italia '90 in this Crumlin cul-de-sac as locals get set to cheer on Pico
The quiet cul-de-sac in the west Dublin suburb where Lopes grew up has been covered Cape Verdean flags.
# Knockout Blow
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# Knockout Blow
Portugal snatch controversial late World Cup victory over Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first World Cup knockout goal had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener in Toronto.
# Flying High
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# Flying High
From a campervan to private jet: Pico Lopes story reaches new heights ahead of Messi showdown
Cape Verde face Argentina in World Cup round of 32 on Friday with two countries coming together to support League of Ireland stalwart.
# Marching On
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# Marching On
Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain ease past Austria and into last 16
Spain secured a first win in a World Cup knockout match since lifting the trophy in 2010.
PodcastThe Football Family
Kane’s class, the majesty of France and Pico’s Messi night
David Sneyd dials in from Miami to discuss the relentless World Cup news cycle with Shane Keegan.
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# Cranking Up
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# Cranking Up
This World Cup is threatening to become a classic of the genre
Old aristocracies faltered as where once they gorged, now they merely looked bloated relics of the past.
# King Kane
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# King Kane
England's World Cup mission is simple: Protect Harry Kane at all costs
For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.
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