Cape Verde's World Cup team returns home to a warm welcome
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Cape Verde's national soccer team, having made an impressive run in the World Cup, returned home on July 5, 2026. The team went unbeaten in the group stage, achieving three draws and advancing to the round of 32. They faced Argentina, where they managed to score twice against a strong side led by Lionel Messi. The players were greeted by enthusiastic fans at the airport, reflecting the excitement surrounding their achievements in the tournament held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- •Cape Verde remained unbeaten in the group stage with three draws.
- •The team advanced to the round of 32 in the World Cup.
- •They scored twice in a match against Argentina.
- •The arrival was met with a large fan turnout at the airport.
- •Journalists showed great interest in the players' performance.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Return home! How Cape Verde's World Cup heroes were welcomed
"They wrote one of the fairy-tale stories of this World Cup. Cape Verde remained unbeaten in the group stage, picked up three draws, and advanced to the round of 32. Even against Lionel Messi and his ...
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