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News channel or source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/03/cape-verde-history-2026-world-cup-argentina-last-32
Published on: Friday 03 July 2026
The Blue Sharks will become the smallest nation in history to play a knockout match at the World Cup when they face Argentina on Friday ...
News Cape Verde » Praia » History: Cape Verde celebrates historic World Cup journey despite heartbreaking exit to Argentina, video
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/cape-verde-celebrates-historic-world-cup-journey-despite-heartbreaking-exit-to-argentina-video/ar-AA27mWuJ
Published on: Monday 06 July 2026
Cape Verde's historic 2026 FIFA World Cup run concluded in a thrilling defeat to Argentina, with emotional homecoming celebrations igniting national pride in Praia.
News Cape Verde » Praia » History: ‘I want to get to the top’: Inside the training academy behind Cape Verde’s magical World Cup run
News channel or source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/cape-verde-world-cup-2026-praia-football-academy-b3011909.html
Published on: Thursday 09 July 2026
In downtown Praia, students as young as nine at a prestigious training academy believe this is just the start of their island nation’s transformation into a footballing powerhouse. Supporter Renato ...