Cape Verde head coach Bubista has declared that nothing is impossible after guiding the Blue Sharks to a historic Round of 32 clash against Argentina on July 3 in Miami.
Cape Verde sealed their historic advancement by finishing as runners-up in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, remaining undefeated following draws against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.
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Having reached the knockout stage on their tournament debut, Bubista insists his squad will face Lionel Messi and the reigning champions without fear.
“To us, nothing is impossible,” said Cape Verde’s coach Bubista, who came into the press conference wrapped in his country’s flag.
“Ourselves and the people of Cape Verde have to be proud of what the team has done. First of all, we are proud to be able to play Argentina,” said Bubista, whose side are ranked 67th and drew all three of their group games.
“Of course, for our team, for the players and for all our people, it is a reason to be joyful. From the very beginning, we’ve said that one of the purposes we had was to show our country to the rest of the world.
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“And to be able to play Argentina and Messi in a phase like this is excellent for our country, regardless of the match itself. Of course we represent our country, but we also represent Africa. And beyond that, we represent the small countries around the world,” he said.
“And this is our mission. We are an example that shows that if you work with focus and determination, sooner or later you will arrive at your goal.”
