New York Post and BBC News both reported that Cape Verde faced Uruguay in the group stage and recorded three group-stage draws, including a 0-0 result against Spain [BBC News, New York Post]. The same sources stated that Cape Verde entered the tournament ranked 67th and lost 3-2 to Argentina after extra time in Miami, with Sidny Lopes Cabral scoring for Cape Verde and the team going behind to a goal by Messi [BBC News, New York Post]. Both outlets identified the Cape Verde goalkeeper as Vozinha, also known as Josimar José Évora Dias, and quoted James McFadden stating, "Cape Verde have lost, but they've won" [BBC News, New York Post]. New York Post alone reported that the 2026 tournament used a 48-team format, that Cape Verde made its first World Cup appearance, faced Argentina and Spain, reached the Round of 32, and became the smallest nation by population to advance to the knockout rounds [New York Post]. BBC News alone reported that Cape Verde went behind to a Messi goal and that Sidny Lopes Cabral scored [BBC News]. New York Post claimed the Cape Verde-Argentina match was tied 2-2 after regulation, a detail contradicted by BBC News [New York Post | BBC News]. BBC News stated Cape Verde equalized at 1-1 against Argentina, a claim contradicted by New York Post [BBC News | New York Post]. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has not taken place, and Cape Verde has never qualified for a senior FIFA World Cup finals [Devil's Advocate Analysis].