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Cape Verde's World Cup crest designed by Quincy man showcased

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:01 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Cape Verde's World Cup crest designed by Quincy man showcased

Summary

Cape Verde's soccer team made a memorable World Cup run, culminating in a match against Argentina, where they lost 3-2 in extra time. Alex Figueiredo, from Quincy, designed the team crest featuring a blue shark, which was displayed on the players' jerseys. Figueiredo attended all of Cape Verde's matches, expressing deep emotional connections as he witnessed his design seen globally. He hopes to showcase his work again at the next World Cup as the team looks to build on this experience.

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•Cape Verde lost to Argentina 3-2 in extra time in the World Cup.
•Alex Figueiredo designed the team's crest featuring a blue shark.
•Figueiredo attended all four of Cape Verde's matches in the tournament.
•The crest was seen by millions for the first time on the World Cup stage.
•Figueiredo hopes to have his design featured in future tournaments.

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3:01 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Best three weeks of my life’: Quincy Man’s design showcased on Cape Verde jerseys

What they're saying

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“It was unbelievable,” Alex Figueiredo said. “We knew that our team was good. A lot of people are saying that we made it because of the expanded tournament, but no. We clinched the first spot against one of the best teams in Africa and made it there.”
— Yahoo Sports

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