Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale ends in a dramatic 3-2 loss to Argentina, but fans in Praia celebrate a historic run and a performance full of pride.

An island nation of just over half a million inhabitants, Cape Verde pulled off the unthinkable by reaching the last 32.

Argentina is breathing a sigh of relief after surviving the most remarkable challenge from tiny Cape Verde in the first knockout round of the 2026 World Cup, escaping with a late…