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A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Here's something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play.That's right. With a win on Friday against Saudi Arabia, the tiny nation of about 500,000 people and about 15 million new Instagram follo...
Key takeaway With a win on Friday against Saudi Arabia, the tiny nation of about 500,000 people and about 15 million new Instagram follo...
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For San Antonio residents with Cape Verdean roots, the Blue Sharks' improbable World Cup run has brought a surge of excitement and community pride. The city's own Cape Verdean diaspora, although smaller than the one in Massachusetts, is still significant, and many locals are eagerly following the team's progress. A potential matchup against Argentina, with its global superstar Lionel Messi, would be a thrilling spectacle, but for local fans, the real story is the underdog tale of Cape Verde's journey to the World Cup stage. As the team prepares to face Saudi Arabia, San Antonio's Cape Verdean community is holding its breath, hoping that their adopted homeland will advance to the round of 32 and bring even more attention to the tiny island nation's rich culture and history. The city's diverse population is rallying behind the Blue Sharks, and a win would be a source of pride for the entire community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Here's something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play.That's right. With a win on Friday against Saudi Arabia, the tiny nation of about 500,000 people and about 15 million new Instagram follo...
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