Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHelio Varela is carried in the aftermath of Cape Verde’s draw with Saudi Arabia (AP)Cape Verde's football team has advanced to the World Cup round of 32, marking a significant achievement in their debut tournament. They secured their progression by drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia, finishing as runners-up in Group H and remaining unbeaten. The African nation, with a population of just over 500,000, will now face reigning champions Argentina and Lionel Messi in Miami. Head coach Bubista stated that 'nothing is impossible' for his team, expressing pride in their performance. Bubista highlighted the opportunity to play Argentina as excellent for showcasing Cape Verde to a global audience. In fullCape Verde coach insists ‘nothing is impossible’ as champions Argentina await in World Cup knockoutsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Cape Verde stun World Cup as Messi’s Argentina await tiny nation
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHelio Varela is carried in the aftermath of Cape Verde’s draw with Saudi Arabia (AP)Cape Verde's football team has advanced to the World Cup round of 32, marking a significant achievement in their debut tournament. They secured their progression by drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia, finishing as runners-up in Group H and remaining unbeaten. The African nation, with a population of just over 500,000, will now face reigning champions Argentina and Lionel Messi in Miami. Head coach Bubista stated that 'nothing is impossible' for his team, expressing pride in their performance. Bubista highlighted the opportunity to play Argentina as excellent for showcasing Cape Verde to a global audience. In fullCape Verde coach insists ‘nothing is impossible’ as champions Argentina await in World Cup knockoutsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
