Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) reacts with Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) during the World Cup round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami, July 3, 2026
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Lionel Messi
Cape Verde’s World Cup journey has come to an end, but the island nation leaves the tournament with valuable memories and a new level of recognition.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) reacts with Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) during the World Cup round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami, July 3, 2026
Copyright © africanews
Last updated:
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Lionel Messi

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