No matter what happens now, the fact Cabo Verde - a country with 500,000 people in their first World Cup appearance - take the world champions Argentina to extra time, is insane already.
Dear Lucas Herrington,
if you ever read this: The 31 y/o CL winner Leon Goretzka, player of 6 times CL winners Bayern & 4 times World Cup winners Germany didn‘t dare taking a penalty for his nation when they needed him. You did it at 18. You are so brave & a hero in our eyes ❤️
I don’t care what happens after this, Cape Verde has absolutely shocked the world, this is football, you cannot write anyone off, they should be proud.
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Cape Verde are out of the 2026 World Cup. 🇨🇻💔
One of the most loved teams of the tournament bows out after giving us so many unforgettable moments.
✅ They played Spain, Uruguay, Argentina and Saudi Arabia and leave the tournament unbeaten over 90 minutes.
Thank you Vozinha. Thank you Bubista. Thank you Cabral. Thank you Cape Verde.
Your story will live forever in World Cup history. 🌍👏
“Cape Verde. Thank you, on behalf of the world. You made us dream and watch your dreams lived out in real time. We’ll never forget you.” - @stuholden
People will never forget this run by Cape Verde 🇨🇻
Cape Verde were the smallest-ever nation to qualify for the knockout rounds at the World Cup.
They just took the defending champions to extra time and nearly shocked the world. What a run 🇨🇻
Every World Cup has an impossible story. A team that defies all belief to achieve the seemingly impossible. For this World Cup that team is Cape Verde!!!!