# At the Stadium and Far Away, Cape Verde Fans Embrace the Possible

- Published: 2026-06-27T04:59:47Z
- Updated: 2026-07-06T11:47:31Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/world/africa/world-cup-cape-verde-fans.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Africa
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Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what seemed unthinkable before the tournament: a spot in the knockouts.

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