Cape Verde's historic World Cup run ends in extra time against Argentina

Cape Verde held Spain to a 0–0 draw in the 2026 World Cup group stage, a result that helped carry the debutants into the knockout rounds (1). The team advanced from the group with three draws, then pushed Argentina all the way to extra time before falling 3–2 in the Round of 16. Vozinha was the heart of it all, the goalkeeper's performances earned him a following among Brazilian fans, and his match-worn shirt reportedly outsold those of Alisson and Neuer at auction (1). A historic first World Cup appearance ended with Cape Verde as one of the tournament's most celebrated stories.