Gonzalo Plata sets a curious World Cup record as the third player with a chemical element name to score.
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Hélio Varela
Person · Athlete · Cabo Verde · 10 dispatches indexed · last seen Jun 29, 2026
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The Curious World Record Achieved by Gonzalo PlataLa Nacion · 1d ago
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Unusual moment at the World Cup: he proposed to his girlfriend in the stands and the tie of Cape Verde ruined the momentA Uruguayan fan proposed to his girlfriend in the stadium, but the moment was ruined by Cabo Verde's equalizing goal.
La Gaceta On Line · Jun 22
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World Cup minnow Cabo Verde owes run 'to other smaller national teams'Cabo Verde draws 2-2 with Uruguay in the World Cup, defying expectations with its strong performance.
ABC Grandstand Sport · Jun 22
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WM 2026: Cape Verde writes World Cup fairy tale, Iran gets second drawKap Verde draws 2-2 with Uruguay and Iran ties 0-0 with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.
Die Zeit · Jun 22
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Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, LIVE for the 2026 World Cup: time, TV and lineupsCabo Verde faces Arabia Saudita in the 2026 World Cup at Houston Stadium.
La Nacion · 3d ago
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Cabo Verde faces the Uruguayan claw and dreams of the next roundCabo Verde rescues a 2-2 tie against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.
La Jornada · Jun 22
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Cape Verde comes from behind to tie with UruguayUruguay trailed but tied with Cabo Verde 2-2 in a crucial match.
Reforma · Jun 22
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Egypt thump NZ 3-1, Cape Verde in 2-2 comeback, Iran hold off Belgium, teen star shines for SpainEgypt defeats New Zealand 3-1 in the World Cup.
Top Stories · Jun 22
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We are all Cabo VerdeCabo Verde inspires the world with its unity and humility in the 2026 World Cup.
Perfil · Jun 22
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Group H of the World Cup is a hotbed after Uruguay's 2-2 draw with Cape Verde: who will be Argentina's possible rival in the round of 16Uruguay tied 2-2 with Cabo Verde, complicating their World Cup group stage classification.
Clarin · Jun 22
