🗞️ Sportsbeat — Saturday, July 4 2026

World Cup mode: football first, always. 2 headlines today · next edition tomorrow

⚽ The World Cup (this is the conversation)

1. Argentina sneak past Cape Verde into the last 16 Messi's side survived a genuine scare, grinding out a nervy result against Cape Verde — the minnows who'd captured hearts with their underdog run through the group stage. Mission accomplished for Argentina, but not the smoothest of rides. → SBS

2. Portugal pull off dramatic win over Croatia The knockout rounds delivered again. Portugal edged Croatia in a thriller to book their spot, while the Vatreni's World Cup comes to a gut-wrenching end. Day 22 did not disappoint. → Al Jazeera