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Tiny isles, giant hearts World falls for Cabo Verde after heroic performances on biggest football stage
They came as the Cinderellas of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, but by the end of the first round, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) ‑ the tiny archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean off the West African coast – had become the darling of the competition being hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico.It took a gift to Argentina in the form of an own goal to end their dream debut on Friday night after a thrilling display of beautiful football and even more brilliant goalkeeping.It’s a safe bet that the entire football world is now learning more about this country.
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france24.com
Cape Verde hope to continue World Cup fairytale against Messi's Argentina
Minnows Cape Verde hope to continue their World Cup fairytale on Friday as they face Argentina, and footballing legend Lionel Messi. The Atlantic archipelago became the smallest…
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cryptobriefing.com
Cabo Verde draws 1-1 with Argentina in World Cup knockout debut
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independent.co.uk
How Cape Verde immortalised themselves in valiant World Cup exit to Argentina
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (A.E.T.): The tiny African island nation hit back against the holders twice to threaten one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history before an…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi’s Argentina with 14 times the market value ends debutant Cabo Verde's dream run in ‘Round of 32’…
Cabo Verde's fairytale World Cup debut ended in a nail-biting 3-2 extra-time loss to defending champions Argentina. Despite a massive financial disparity, the Blue Sharks, led by…
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rfi.fr
Cape Verde show anything is possible at World Cup with 'big hearts'
Cape Verde are an example for other small nations to follow, said defender Pico Lopes, after the islanders came close to pulling off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup…
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thejakartapost.com
Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat - Sports - The Jakarta Post
After an epic last-32 contest in Miami where Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the brink, the reigning world champions snatched a 3-2 win to move on, and the rank outsiders' journey…
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hindustantimes.com
Minnows with a mighty heart: How Cabo Verde, a nation with a population of 5,00,000, made Messi’s Argentina sweat
Cape Verde's players left in tears, but after the pain fades, they'll look back on a historic World Cup campaign that earned them pride and the world's respect. | Football News
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scmp.com
Cabo Verde’s fairytale World Cup run wins hearts of Chinese football fans
Argentina also acknowledged the tiny nation off the coast of West Africa on their official Weibo account after the hard-fought victory.
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Cape Verde in numbers: The nation of half-a-million that wowed the world on football’s biggest stage
Cape Verde performance in the tournament, and its players’ stories, showed just why football was called the beautiful game, and a great equaliser. | World News
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aljazeera.com
‘We lit up the World Cup’: Cape Verde fans overjoyed despite Argentina loss
Tiny island nation's colossal performance against reigning world champions leaves supporters feeling incredibly proud.
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gulfnews.com
Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates despite agonising exit to Argentina
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.
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saudigazette.com.sa
Cape Verde bow out with heads held high after historic World Cup run
Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup debut ended with a 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina, but goalkeeper Vozinha and the Blue Sharks earned global admiration after a historic…
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channelnewsasia.com
Magnificent World Cup campaign puts Cape Verde firmly on the map
MIAMI, July 4 : Cape Verde's sensational debut World Cup campaign ended on Friday but not until they had taken world champions Argentina down to the wire and become the…
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sbs.com.au
After a stunning World Cup debut winning hearts, where to now for Cape Verde players?
The Blue Sharks' fairytale run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was partly powered by the African nation's diaspora community.
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jamaica-gleaner.com
Tiny isles, giant hearts World falls for Cabo Verde after heroic performances on biggest football stage
They came as the Cinderellas of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, but by the end of the first round, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) ‑ the tiny archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean off the…
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Cabo Verde wows at World Cup – with an economic assist from China
From boots to building a stadium, China played a vital role in helping the West African nation qualify for football’s biggest tournament.
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nytimes.com
How Cape Verde defied the odds and left a World Cup legacy
Cape Verde's fearless World Cup run inspired fans and defied odds, challenging football giants with grit and quality.
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africanews.com
Cape Verde World Cup team hopes tournament success will boost next generation | Africanews
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.