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Cape Verde returns home to celebratory welcome after World Cup debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:47 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Cape Verde returns home to celebratory welcome after World Cup debut

Summary

Cape Verde was greeted by thousands of fans upon returning home on July 5 after their FIFA World Cup debut, where they reached the Round of 32. The team concluded its campaign without a loss in regulation time, finishing with three draws in the group stage against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. Their knockout match against Argentina ended 2-2 after regular time, but Cape Verde lost 3-2 in extra time. This performance elevated players like Vozinha, who gained a substantial following on social media.

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•Cape Verde reached the Round of 32 in their World Cup debut.
•The team drew all group stage matches against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.
•They finished with a knockout loss to Argentina after extra time.
•Vozinha gained millions of followers on social media during the tournament.
•The team's return home was celebrated by thousands of fans.

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PRIDE is perhaps the word that best defines Cape Verde’s participation in the FIFA World Cup, reaching the Round of 32 right in its tournament debut.And the Cape Verde national team’s return home ...
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