The Blue Sharks have won a special place in the hearts of many people after their participation in the 2026 World Cup. Cape Verde's Bishop of Mindelo, D. Ildo Fortes, praised the example of the players who “boosted the morale” of the people and “strengthened the legitimate pride” of being Cape Verdean.

What happened?

The Diocese of Mindelo associates itself with the multiple manifestations of pride and recognition directed at the National Team, the valuable Blue Sharks, for their magnificent participation in the World Cup.

Why is this important for Cape Verde?

The Church also vibrated “with you” and accompanied, with enthusiasm and emotion, each challenge, each conquest, and each moment in which they honored the name of Cape Verde before the great powers of world football.

What comes next?

On the field, the Cape Verdean players demonstrated “talent, discipline, courage, team spirit, and respect for opponents”, so Cape Verde “won a special place in the hearts of many people”. | Date | Event | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | World Cup | Eliminated by Argentina | The story of “resistance and struggle for survival and development” in Cape Verde, “so many times marked by drought, testifies to the strength of a people who never gave up believing in the future”.