The tribute before the 2026 World Cup match

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July 3, 2026July 3, 2026By Mario Vásquez
The tribute before the 2026 World Cup match

During the afternoon of this Thursday, July 2, the president of Cape Verde, José María Nevesspoke with the Argentine journalist Eduardo Feinmann on Radio Mitre, a station that broadcasts from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, and told how the Cape Verdean team plans to honor Lionel Messi in the 2026 World Cup.

The president of Cape Verde told how they will honor the Argentine and, in addition, confirmed “holidays” in their country if the Cape Verde team advances to the round of 16, given that the African nation has already caused the surprise by qualifying second in group H, above Uruguay and behind Spainin his first participation in a World Cup.

Therefore, Argentina will play against Cape Verde in the Hard Rock Stadiumlocated in the city of Miami, Floridaon Friday, July 3 at 4:00 p.m. Guatemalafor the round of 32 of the World Cup, and in the African country there is a lot expectation for the crossing, especially since his team will face Lionel Messi and company.

Consequently, José María prepares a recognition for the captain Argentine and explained what it means for his nation to face the Albiceleste and to the Rosario star: “He is a great honor receive Lionel,” he said, and announced that they have a special gift: a Cape Verde camisole with the number ten and the surname Messi printed on the back.

The illusion of Cape Verde against Argentina

The president of Cape Verde indicated that he considers the man from Rosario one of the best footballers of all time and explained that the gift represents a gesture of recognition towards his career. “We are going to face them with the same determination, the same will and with the desire to win and reach the next phase,” he acknowledged.

José María Neves assured that Cape Verde will go out to play the match against Argentina with the delusion as always and opted for an African victory: “I think my team can beat the Albiceleste 1-0,” predicted the president, whose favorite soccer players are Kevin Lenini and Hélio Varelathe scorers against the squad Uruguayan.

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Cape Verde arrives at the crossroads against Argentina with a mix of sporting pride, national expectation and recognition towards Lionel Messi, who will receive a special tribute from the rival delegation for being “the best player in the world”according to the statements of President José María Neves on an Argentine radio.

The Cape Verdean president pointed out that the distinction seeks to mark sporting respect towards the captain of the Argentine team and the gesture has a historical weightbecause the African country is going through its better moment in a World Cup and will play a qualifying round against the current world champion, led by Messi.

The national pride of Cape Verde

José María Neves described the journey of his selection in the 2026 World Cup as a national pride that transcends the immediate result of the next match, given that the Cape Verde campaign surprised by its solidity and for its ability to compete against top-level rivals, such as Spain and Uruguayin the group stage.

The Cape Verde team ended undefeated in group H, with draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, which allowed them to access the next phase as one of the best third parties. Given the circumstances, his defensive performance was one of the strongest aspects of the team’s standings. sharks to the round of 32.

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