An overwhelming scene of vast empty streets! Cape Verde team returns home to a hero's welcome, with airport ground staff kneeling in worship and fans lining the streets to greet them.

On July 5th, Beijing time, after completing their World Cup mission, the Cape Verde men's football team officially returned home to a warm reception from their fellow countrymen.[Watch the World Cup on Migu Video.]

As seen in the video, even before the plane carrying the Cape Verde players had landed, the airport was already packed with fans, and the roads leading to the airport were lined with eagerly waiting supporters, all waving flags and awaiting the return of their heroes.

The airport ground staff even knelt down in front of the plane to show their respect and worship for the players. As the Cape Verde players descended the steps, there was a thunderous roar of cheers and applause within the airport. The Cape Verde players were also surrounded by local media for interviews at the airport.

Afterwards, the players boarded an open-top bus for a grand parade, with cheers everywhere they went and fans lining the streets to welcome them. At this moment, it is believed that both the Cape Verde players and fans are the happiest in the world.

In this World Cup, Cape Verde, with a population of only over 540,000, made their debut and managed to surpass Uruguay and Saudi Arabia as a dark horse to advance to the knockout stage. In the group stage, they drew with Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in succession.

In the Round of 16, they lost 2-3 to Argentina after extra time. However, by holding three World Cup champions—Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina—to draws within 90 minutes, Cape Verde has already written its own legendary tale in this World Cup.

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