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Cape Verde eliminated from World Cup after close loss to Argentina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Cape Verde eliminated from World Cup after close loss to Argentina

Summary

Cape Verde's World Cup run ended after a 3-2 defeat to Argentina in extra time on July 4, 2026. The team, competing in its inaugural tournament, pushed Argentina to the limit, with notable performances despite finishing the tournament with three draws and one loss. Cape Verde coach Bubista celebrated the team's effort, reflecting on their journey as ‘conquering heroes’ as they returned to their hotel to cheers from supporters. Goalkeeper Vozinha expressed pride in their performance and hopes for the future.

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•Cape Verde lost to Argentina 3-2 on July 4, 2026.
•The team drew against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia earlier in the tournament.
•Argentina players acknowledged the challenge posed by Cape Verde during the match.
•Coach Bubista expressed pride in the team's achievements and resilience.

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8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Conquered heroes: For Cape Verde, a World Cup run means many things will change

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Cape Verde's World Cup team walked into its Miami hotel after getting eliminated from the tournament, almost in disbelief at the scene in the lobby. Let that be the first sign of how things are going to be very different in many respects for the team, at least for the foreseeable future. Such is the case when a club goes from unheralded — and practically unheard of — to taking Lionel Messi and Argentina to the brink of elimination on soccer's biggest stage, before falling 3-2 in a match that went to extra time.
— Yahoo Sportsby TIM REYNOLDS

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Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 8:08 PM
Conquered heroes: For Cape Verde, a World Cup run means many things will change
Cape Verde's World Cup team walked into its Miami hotel after getting eliminated from the tournament, almost in disbelief at the scene in the lobby. Let that be the first sign of how things are going to be very different in many respects for the team, at least for the foreseeable future. Such is the case when a club goes from unheralded — and practically unheard of — to taking Lionel Messi and Argentina to the brink of elimination on soccer's biggest stage, before falling 3-2 in a match that went to extra time.

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