The Cape Verde national team has made history by advancing to the next round without securing a single victory. They managed to draw all their matches against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. Now, the tournament debutants face a high-profile clash in Miami against the reigning world champions. Despite their modest reputation, the African side is determined and confident, especially after defying expectations by holding even Spain to a draw.
“We are not going to the Round of 16 just to admire Argentina. We are going there to win. The greatest in Cape Verde’s history is Cristiano Ronaldo,” said the head coach of the Blue Sharks, Pedro Leitão Brito, following their sensational qualification for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
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