- Sidny Lopes Cabral’s curling extra-time strike vs Argentina was voted the World Cup’s best goal out of 308 — even though Cape Verde eventually lost 3-2.
- Cape Verde made a stunning World Cup debut, surprising big teams (including a 0-0 draw with Spain) and punching above their weight across four games, aided by keeper Vozinha’s standout displays.
- Lopes Cabral’s celebration — breaking free to hug his girlfriend and finding his mother had fainted with emotion — became an instant viral, feel-good moment.
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