Cape Verde head coach Bubista expressed pride in his squad’s performance despite their 3-2 elimination by Argentina during the World Cup Round of 32. The match, held at Miami Stadium, saw Argentina secure the victory during extra time after an unfortunate own goal by Diney Borges.
The teams remained deadlocked at 1-1 after regulation, with Lionel Messi and Deroy Duarte providing the goals. Bubista noted that his team upheld their national identity and pushed the world champions to their limits. Reflecting on the campaign, he emphasized his pride in the players for their dignified exit from the tournament.
Cape Verde maintained an impressive run leading up to this match, remaining undefeated throughout the group stage. They successfully navigated a challenging group with draws against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia to earn their place in the knockout round.
