Cabo Verde's World Cup success sparks debate on national identity, with some identifying as Portuguese and others embracing African roots, a complexity rooted in its history as a Portuguese colony and slave trading hub.
世界排名第67的維德角隊總教練布比斯塔表示，能與世界排名第一的阿根廷隊交手是榮耀，雖然實力差距顯著，但足球沒有不可能，全隊會盡全力爭勝。他回憶兒時看世界盃轉播的經歷，並希望能讓全世界認識維德角。
Cape Verde players celebrated reaching the last 32 of the World Cup after a near 1,000 miles away result confirmed their qualification. They will now face Lionel Messi and Argentina, a remarkable underdog story for the nation of 530,000.
Cape Verde, the smallest nation by population to reach the World Cup knockout stages, drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to secure a historic spot. Coach Bubista emphasized their achievement as an example for smaller countries, stating "nothing is impossible" and they will face Argentina with pride and determination.
西非島國維德角首次參賽世界盃即晉級32強，成為史上最小參賽國。總教練布比斯塔將榮耀獻給全國人民，中場球員杜阿爾特形容這像一場夢。維德角獨立於葡萄牙，國土由10個島嶼組成，經濟高度依賴海外僑民匯款。
Cape Verde secured a spot in the last 32 of the World Cup by drawing with Saudi Arabia, their third consecutive draw. They will face Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami. Saudi Arabia, despite needing a win, delivered an uninspired performance.
Kap Verde feiert ein historisches 3:3 gegen Uruguay bei der WM. Kevin Pina erzielte das erste WM-Tor für sein Land, Varela glich spät aus. Trainer Bubista peilt das Achtelfinale an.
Yeşil Burun Adaları Teknik Direktörü Pedro Bubista, 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası'nda İspanya ile berabere kaldıkları maçın ardından oyuncularının performansından gurur duyduğunu belirtti. Bubista, takımın dirençli olduğunu ve bu sonucun uzun çalışmanın meyvesi olduğunu söyledi.
Cape Verde achieved a historic 0-0 draw against favorites Spain in their first-ever World Cup match. Despite Spain's dominance in shots, Cape Verde's defense and late chances secured a point, marking a monumental achievement for the small island nation.
Pedro Leitão Brito, 'Bubista', debuta como seleccionador de Cabo Verde en un Mundial contra España, país donde jugó como profesional. De niño soñaba con el fútbol viendo el Mundial de 1982 en Boa Vista.
O Grupo H da Copa do Mundo reúne Espanha, Uruguai, Arábia Saudita e Cabo Verde. A Espanha, com um elenco qualificado, busca o bicampeonato após 16 anos. O Uruguai, sob comando de Marcelo Bielsa, visa superar o fiasco da última edição. A Arábia Saudita, com um time majoritariamente doméstico, busca replicar surpresas passadas. Cabo Verde, estreante, traz um time com jogadores em ligas menores, mas com motivação após superar adversários fortes nas eliminatórias.
