Al Jazeera English • July 4, 2026 09:42

Cape Verde fans overjoyed with team’s World Cup run despite Argentina loss

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Tiny island nation's colossal performance against reigning world champions leaves supporters feeling incredibly proud.

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Fri 15:06 - France 24

Cape Verde hope to continue World Cup fairytale against Messi's Argentina

Sat 03:09 - BBC Headlines

Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Sat 09:42 - Al Jazeera English

Cape Verde fans overjoyed with team’s World Cup run despite Argentina loss

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Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

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Cape Verde hope to continue World Cup fairytale against Messi's Argentina

Minnows Cape Verde hope to continue their World Cup fairytale on Friday as they face Argentina, and footballing legend Lionel Messi. The Atlantic archipelago became the smallest ever nation to …