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Despite being eliminated from their first WAFCON, Cape Verde can dream of a brighter future

Cape Verde will go no further in the 2026 Women's AFCON; defeated by Ghana (2-0) and then by Mali (3-2), they've been eliminated even before playing their final group match. But for this team discovering the competition, the adventure is about more than just points.

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Cape Verde's Vozinha always believed he was a 'big club' player after Colo-Colo move

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said on Tuesday he ⁠always believed he belonged at a major club after his stand-out performances at ‌the World Cup earned him a move to ‌Chilean side Colo-Colo.

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Cape Verde coach Bubista takes club job in Morocco with RS Berkane

Cape Verde coach Bubista, who took ⁠the small island nation to the last 32 in their World ‌Cup debut last month, has been ‌appointed coach at Morocco’s Renaissance ‌Berkane, the club announced on Tuesday.

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Cape Verde star Vozinha arrives in Chile for medical ahead of joining Colo-Colo

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who became a social media sensation ⁠at the World Cup, has arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo.

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Vozinha's move to Colo Colo delayed because of 'personal matters,' club claim

Vozinha, the goalkeeper who played a key role in Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup run, has delayed his arrival in Chile to sign for Colo Colo because of "personal matters," the club's sporting director said on Thursday.

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Cape Verde hero Vozinha in bid to keep name for new club career at Colo Colo

Chilean club Colo Colo are seeking permission for new signing Vozinha to use his footballing nickname on ⁠his shirt when he debuts for the club as expected later this month, despite regulations in the South American country prohibiting ‌it.

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Cape Verde hero Vozinha reaches agreement with Chile's Colo Colo

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who emerged as ⁠one of the World Cup's biggest surprise packages, has reached an ‌agreement to join Chilean side Colo Colo, ‌club president Anibal Mosa said ‌on Friday.

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FIFA announce the official fan-voted 2026 World Cup dream team

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker ⁠Erling Haaland have been named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream ‌team, with both rewarded for standout performances during ‌unexpected runs by their teams.

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How Lisandro Martinez has become essential for Lionel Scaloni's Argentina

After considering retirement, the Manchester United center-back arrived at the World Cup with the right enthusiasm. That enthusiasm allowed him to surpass Otamendi in the pecking order and play a decisive role in the win over Cape Verde.

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Argentina wary of another tough challenge from Egypt in last 16

Argentina expect another tough challenge in their last-16 ⁠clash with Egypt after needing extra time to beat Cape Verde 3-2, ‌with players warning there are no easy matches ‌left in the World Cup.

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Cape Verde's pride to Portugal's Diogo Jota tribute: Poignant last-32 moments

The last 32 of the World Cup produced some memorable matches and poignant moments.

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World Cup highlights: Cape Verde lose thriller to Argentina as Egypt earn landmark win

Reigning world champions Argentina held off a determined Cape Verde to seal their place in the last 16, while Colombia and Egypt battled through tight games against Ghana and Australia, respectively, on what was another thrilling day at the 2026 World Cup.

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Cape Verde's Bubista praises team after going toe-to-toe with reigning champs

Cape Verde coach Bubista felt huge pride in his team after they ⁠took three-time world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday.

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Argentina's Scaloni calls out 'easy draw' comments following Cape Verde nail-biter

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the breathless 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde in ⁠the World Cup last-32 was a reminder that no knockout match is easy, after the holders were twice pegged back by the ‌tiny African nation before scraping through.

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Argentina end Cape Verde's remarkable run in extra time thriller

Argentina were taken all the way to ET for a record-extending 12th time at the FIFA World Cup (WC) before eventually beating Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32 in Florida.

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Egypt send Australia down under on penalties to reach first round of 16 in 92 years

Egypt won a FIFA World Cup knockout match for the very first time, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach the Round of 16 where they'll face either defending champions Argentina or Cape Verde.

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World Cup LIVE: Colombia move past Ghana after Argentina survive Cape Verde test

It is the final day of the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup and at last, it is Lionel Messi's opportunity to shine once more but can the story of the tournament Cape Verde pull off the unthinkable and ruin Messi's farewell parade? All will be revealed during Flashscore's live coverage of day 23!

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What to expect as reigning world champions Argentina take on surprise package Cape Verde

In what must surely be one of the biggest-ever 'David v Goliath' clashes seen at a World Cup, reigning champions Argentina take on African minnows Cape Verde.

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Lionel Scaloni insists Argentina won't take Cape Verde lightly in Round of 32 meeting

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni struck a measured and respectful tone on Thursday ahead of his side's ⁠World Cup last-32 clash against Cape Verde, rejecting suggestions that the tournament debutants would be easy opponents for the reigning champions.

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Cape Verde goalkeeper hero Vozinha believes side have proven they belong at top

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha believes his teammates have proved they have the ability to compete at ⁠the very top level on their dream run to a date with world champions Argentina in the second round of the World Cup.

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Cape Verde's Bubista claims 'nothing is impossible' after progressing from group stage

Cape Verde's coach said their World Cup exploits had "shown our country to the world" after setting up a last-32 meeting with Lionel Messi's reigning champions Argentina on Friday.

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Cape Verde qualify for knockout stages after goalless draw with Saudi Arabia

Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup (WC) in their first-ever appearance at the finals after a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia ensured the Blue Sharks secured second place in Group H.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rui Aguas on Cape Verde's rise, World Cup dream and Vozinha

There is a precise moment when football stops being just a sport and transforms into the heartbeat of an entire nation. For Cape Verde, that moment is stretching out, turning the World Cup stage into a powerful showcase of identity, resilience, and pride. The qualification of the Blue Sharks represents far more than an athletic milestone; it is the ultimate celebration of a culture, an ocean-spanning thread linking the archipelago with its vast global diaspora.

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Jorge Tavares: World Cup heroics have sparked Cape Verde football rebirth

Cape Verde's impressive performances at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup have sparked a new wave of hope for football in the island nation, according to former international Jorge Tavares.