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It feels like victory, Cape Verdeans celebrate heroic World Cup defeat
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It feels like victory, Cape Verdeans celebrate heroic World Cup defeat

Cape Verde's national football team celebrated their historic performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite losing to Argentina in the round of 32. This marked the first time Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup, having advanced through the group stage by drawing with Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. The match against Argentina, which ended 3-2 in favor of the South American giants, was described as one of the most thrilling encounters of the tournament, with Cape Verde pushing the world champions to extra time before conceding a late goal. Fans in Praia expressed pride in their team's resilience, calling it a 'victory' despite the loss. The match became a symbol of Cape Verde's underdog status and inspired widespread celebrations across the country.

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It feels like victory, Cape Verdeans celebrate heroic World Cup defeat

Cape Verde's national football team celebrated their historic performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite losing to Argentina in the round of 32. This marked the first time Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup, having advanced through the group stage by drawing with Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. The match against Argentina, which ended 3-2 in favor of the South American giants, was described as one of the most thrilling encounters of the tournament, with Cape Verde pushing the world champions to extra time before conceding a late goal. Fans in Praia expressed pride in their team's resilience, calling it a 'victory' despite the loss. The match became a symbol of Cape Verde's underdog status and inspired widespread celebrations across the country.

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