Cape Verde Coach Targets Qualification as Paraguayan Fans Copy Japanese Clean‑Up at 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde national team coach Pedro Leitao Brito, known as “Bubista”, said after a 2‑2 draw with Uruguay in Group H that his side will chase a win over Saudi Arabia to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He praised his players’ effort and described qualification as a new dream for the island nation.

At the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Paraguayan supporters staged a coordinated clean‑up of the stands after their team’s match, emulating a fan practice popular in Japan. The gesture attracted worldwide attention and highlighted the passionate atmosphere surrounding the tournament’s group matches.