Immediately after the final whistle, which sealed Argentina's dramatic 3-2 victory, one of the most emotional moments of the World Cup took place away from the defending champions' celebration.
Cape Verde striker Nuno Da Costa could not hold back his tears after his team's elimination from the tournament. Surrounded by family members who shared the same emotion, he experienced a touching moment when he was comforted by his young son, who also burst into tears.
This scene best symbolized Cape Verde's extraordinary journey to the 2026 World Cup. The small island national team, representing a country with just over 500,000 inhabitants, challenged the defending champion, Argentina, to the limit, bringing them close to elimination in a spectacular round of 16 match.
Although their adventure ended in defeat, Cape Verde's performance remained one of the most inspiring stories of this edition of the World Cup.
❤️???????? Uff, Nuno da Costa SIENDO CONSOLADO por su familia después de la eliminación. pic.twitter.com/WhRNo9RgQx
— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) July 4, 2026
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