World Cup 2026: Bubista proud of Cape Verde’s historic run
Cape Verde Coach Reflects on Historic World Cup Journey
Cape Verde’s head coach, Bubista, expressed pride in his team’s performance during their historic journey at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite being eliminated following a narrow 3-2 defeat to reigning champions Argentina in Miami, the coach emphasized the resilience and dignity displayed by his players.
In a closely contested match, the Blue Stars responded twice to Argentina’s goals before an unfortunate own goal in extra time sealed their fate. This tournament marked Cape Verde’s first-ever appearance in the World Cup.
Bubista noted the significance of their achievement, highlighting that his team showcased the spirit and identity of their nation. “We dignify what our country is. We drew twice against the world champions and took it to extra time,” he stated, as reported by FIFA.com.
He added, “More than anything, it’s about being proud of our players who were dignified in the World Cup. We showed our identity.”