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Cape Verde promotes Humberto Bettencourt as national team coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:26 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Cape Verde promotes Humberto Bettencourt as national team coach

Summary

Cape Verde has appointed Humberto Bettencourt as the new coach of its men’s national soccer team following the departure of Bubista. Bettencourt previously served as an assistant under Bubista, leading the team to the knockout stages of the World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Argentina after extra time. Bubista has since joined Moroccan club RS Berkane. Details regarding Bettencourt's contract have not been disclosed.

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By the Numbers

•Humberto Bettencourt promoted to head coach on August 19, 2026.
•Cape Verde reached the World Cup knockout stages under Bubista.
•The team lost to Argentina 3-2 in the knockout round.
•Bubista has joined Moroccan club RS Berkane.
•Contract details for Bettencourt not disclosed.

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2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde appoints Humberto Bettencourt as coach to succeed Bubista

What they're saying

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Cape Verde promoted Humberto Bettencourt to coach of the men’s national team on Wednesday following the departure of Bubista. Bettencourt was Bubista’s assistant as they led the Blue Sharks to the knockout stages of the World Cup, where their participation was ended by eventual finalist Argentina 3-2 after extra time. A second tying goal by Sidny Lopes Cabral was voted best goal of the tournament.
— Yahoo Sports

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