Zlatan Ibrahimovic gets emotional over Cape Verde's World Cup exit vs Argentina

Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacted emotionally after Cape Verde’s 2026 World Cup run ended in the Round of 32 against Argentina. The tournament underdog, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, nearly pulled off an upset, losing 3-2 despite a dramatic match that went to extra time. Ibrahimovic, now a FOX Sports analyst, praised Cape Verde’s historic performance as a story centered on the small island’s big dreams. Argentina took an early lead through Lionel Messi, but Deroy Duarte leveled in the 59th minute. In extra time, Lisandro Martinez put Argentina back ahead in the 92nd, while Sidny Lopes Cabrel scored in the 111th to tie the game at 2-2. The winner arrived when Cristiano Romero’s header was deflected for an own goal in the 111th minute, sending Argentina to the Round of 16 against Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.