Cabo Verde Coach Proud Despite World Cup Exit
Cabo Verde coach Bubista praised his team's effort after their 2-3 extra-time loss to Argentina in the World Cup Round of 32, calling their World Cup debut performance "incredible" despite the elimination.
Bubista, coach of the Cabo Verde national team, expressed pride in his players despite their 2-3 loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. Cabo Verde, making their World Cup debut, was eliminated in the Round of 32 after falling to defending champion Argentina 2-3 in extra time on July 3rd. Following the match, Bubista shared his feelings, stating "I'm proud of my team, of their commitment. We must be proud of what we did for our country. To play this well against the world champion and draw twice is incredible." He continued, "Above all, we must be proud of what we achieved. This World Cup proved our effort and showed our character. The loss is unfortunate, but it's still incredible."
