World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Coach, Bubista Speaks Out After 3-2 Defeat to Argentina
Bubista said his players showed pride and courage after Cape Verde pushed Argentina to extra time in its first World Cup campaign.
- On Friday, Cape Verde coach Bubista saw his team lose 3-2 to Argentina in a round of 32 clash at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, ending the Blue Sharks' first World Cup campaign.
- Bubista expressed immense pride in his team's performance, stating their World Cup debut was about "showing the world our identity" as they challenged the reigning champions for the full 120 minutes.
- Players were visibly emotional in the dressing room following the defeat, which Bubista said "helps us grow," as the squad earned global adoration for their resilient campaign against top-tier opponents.
- Bubista has managed the Blue Sharks since January 2020, leading the nation to its first World Cup after previously guiding the team to the 2021 and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Born on Boa Vista, one of the country's 10 islands, the former defender made 28 international appearances for Cape Verde before establishing a new benchmark for the island nation's footballing future.
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Cape Verde was eliminated by Argentina in the round of 32 of the World Cup, but left the tournament having made history and having won the admiration of the football world.
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde coach, Bubista speaks out after 3-2 defeat to Argentina
Cape Verde coach, Bubista has insisted that his team showed their identity following their World Cup 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 32. Cape Verde ultimately lost against Argentina in extra time after Diney Borges’ own goal. The encounter in Miami Stadium had ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, following goals […] World Cup 2026: Cape Verde coach, Bubista speaks out after 3-2 defeat to Argentina
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