Cape Verde prepares for World Cup Round of 32 match against Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Cape Verde's men's national soccer team is set to play Argentina in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 32. This historic run follows three draws in the group stage, including matches against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. Brockton, Massachusetts, home to a large Cape Verdean population, is seeing heightened community support through watch parties and celebrations. Cape Verde's appearance marks the team's first-ever World Cup qualification, reflecting a decade-long effort to reach this achievement.
- •Cape Verde holds draws against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.
- •The match against Argentina is scheduled for Friday night, July 32.
- •Brockton has 20,000 Cape Verdean residents, the largest in the U.S.
- •This marks Cape Verde's first qualification for the World Cup.
- •Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha gains fame with a surge in social media followers.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde World Cup debut has rocked Brockton. The story so far
"Cape Verde will take on Argentina in the World Cup Round of 32. For Brockton, home to 20,000 Cape Verdeans, anticipation is high.
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