Cape Verde celebrates despite World Cup loss to Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Cape Verde's World Cup campaign ended with a narrow 3-2 defeat to Argentina in Miami on July 4. The Blue Sharks made history by reaching the knockout stages in their first tournament appearance, highlighted by a group stage draw against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. Fans in Praia celebrated the team's effort, with support echoing late into the night as they reflected on the team's unexpected success. An equalizer from Deroy Duarte brought the match to extra time, but an own goal by Diney Borges in the 111th minute sealed the loss for Cape Verde.
- •Cape Verde progressed to the knockout stage in their first World Cup.
- •The team held Argentina to extra time before the loss.
- •Deroy Duarte scored an equalizer, but an own goal led to defeat.
- •Celebrations continued in Praia despite the team's elimination.
- •Cape Verde finished with their heads held high after the tournament.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat
"Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks' World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end.We were allowed to dream", he said, gleeful that the Blue Sharks had made "the Argentines sweat".
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