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Cape Verde Football Team Returns Home After First World Cup Appearance
Thousands of fans welcomed Cape Verde's national football team in the capital Praia after the squad's debut World Cup campaign ended with a narrow loss to Argentina. The return marked the first time the island nation had qualified for the tournament.
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Thousands of fans lined the streets of Praia to greet Cape Verde's national football team upon its return from the World Cup. The team had reached the tournament for the first time in the country's history and exited after a single match against Argentina.
Local reports described large crowds gathering as the players arrived at the airport and traveled into the city. Officials did not release an official attendance figure. The match against Argentina ended in a narrow defeat for Cape Verde, concluding its participation in the group stage.
Verde's qualification for the 2026 World Cup represented a milestone for the national side, which had never previously advanced to the finals. The team prepared for the tournament through regional qualifying matches earlier in the cycle. No further matches are scheduled for the squad in the immediate term.
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