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Cabo Verde, el pequeño que hace historia entre gigantes
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español
Llegar a una Copa del Mundo es un gran logro. No importa si el cupo aumentó a 48 selecciones. Solo basta con ver a las selecciones que se quedaron afuera, algunas con muchas participaciones encima, otras incluso campeonas del mundo.
Ahora, ¿llegar por primer...
Key takeaway No importa si el cupo aumentó a 48 selecciones.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As El Pasoans watch the FIFA World Cup, they can appreciate the underdog story of Cabo Verde, a small country making its debut in the tournament. The city's own experience as a border community, often overshadowed by larger metropolitan areas, can help residents understand the challenges and triumphs of a tiny nation competing against giants. El Paso 's strong sense of community and perseverance can also be seen in Cabo Verde's team, which was built over 15 years through a diaspora of players from France, Portugal, and the Netherlands. The fact that Cabo Verde has been able to hold its own against powerhouses like Spain and Uruguay is a testament to the power of determination and teamwork, values that are also cherished in El Paso. As the tournament continues, El Pasoans can cheer on this plucky underdog and see parallels between Cabo Verde's journey and their own city's struggles and successes.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español
Llegar a una Copa del Mundo es un gran logro. No importa si el cupo aumentó a 48 selecciones. Solo basta con ver a las selecciones que se quedaron afuera, algunas con muchas participaciones encima, otras incluso campeonas del mundo.
Ahora, ¿llegar por primer...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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