BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.

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  • BBC Africa: Cape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroics — BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.
  • France 24: World Cup 2026 : Cape Verde miss out on greatest upset — Newcomers Cape Verde almost created the upset of the century by forcing the reigning champions Argentina into extra time, unfortunately the blue sharks conceded in extra time. Argentina will therefore f…
  • France 24: Argentina see off spirited Cape Verde to qualify for World Cup last 16 — The reigning World Cup champions were pushed all the way by an impressive Cape Verde team in their Round of 32 clash, needing an own goal in extra-time to emerge 3-2 victors. Lionel Mess…
  • BBC Africa: Cape Verde fans 'proud' despite 3-2 defeat to Argentina — Cape Verde fans say they are 'proud' of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.

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