Cape Verde’s historic FIFA World Cup journey came to an end with a thrilling 3-2 defeat to Argentina, but the final whistle was met with applause, pride and celebration rather than disappointment. Fans gathered in Praia and São Vicente saluted the Blue Sharks after an unforgettable debut campaign, as the team pushed the defending champions to the limit and reached the Round of 32 in their first-ever World Cup appearance. Despite the loss, Cape Verde leaves the tournament having made history and strengthened its reputation as one of Africa’s rising football nations. #CapeVerde #WorldCup #Argentina #Messi #Football