This moment marked the end of the press conference following the 3-2 defeat against Argentina.
Cape Verde’s historic participation in the 2026 World Cup ended with a defeat against Argentina (3-2) in the round of 32, but Bubista bid farewell to the competition with a show of appreciation.
At the end of the press conference, the Cape Verdean coach was surprised by a round of applause from the journalists and other people present in the room, in a tribute to the African team’s journey, one of the great revelations of the tournament.
Visibly grateful, Bubista responded only with a gesture of thanks before leaving the room.
