Tiny isles, giant hearts World falls for Cabo Verde after heroic performances on biggest football stage
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July 6, 2026
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They came as the Cinderellas of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, but by the end of the first round, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) ‑ the tiny archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean off the West African coast – had become the darling of the competition being hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico.
It took a gift to Argentina in the form of an own goal to end their dream debut on Friday night after a thrilling display of beautiful football and even more brilliant goalkeeping.
It’s a safe bet that the entire football world is now learning more about this country.
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