Cape Verde shocked football fans all over the world after finishing second behind Spain in a group containing Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
By Kehinde Okeowo
World Cup defending champions Argentina are set to face minnows Cape Verde in a round-of-32 fixture following the completion of the group stage.
The final day of group-stage encounters saw Portugal hold Colombia to a 0-0 draw, while DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in Group K.
In Group J, Algeria secured a knockout place despite a 3-3 draw against Austria, and Argentina ensured three wins from three with a 3-1 victory over Jordan.
The first of the round-of-32 matches will kick off on Sunday night, with co-hosts Canada taking on South Africa.
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On Monday, Brazil will take on Asian representatives Japan, while European powerhouse Germany will entertain Paraguay.
A day later, the Netherlands will tackle Morocco, Ivory Coast will play Erling Haaland’s Norway, and 2022 runners-up France will welcome Sweden.
Below are the full World Cup round-of-32 fixtures:
Germany vs Paraguay
France vs Sweden
South Africa vs Canada
Netherlands vs Morocco
Portugal vs Croatia
United States vs Bosnia
Belgium vs Senegal
Brazil vs Japan
Ivory Coast vs Norway
Mexico vs Ecuador
England vs DR Congo
Argentina vs Cape Verde
Australia vs Egypt
Colombia vs Ghana
Switzerland vs Algeria
Spain vs Austria
