Bubista leads Cape Verde into history at the 2026 World Cup

Pedro Leita Brito, known by the nickname Bubista, leads Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The island nation's coach embodies a remarkable journey: from a childhood marked by makeshift footballs crafted from socks, he reaches the highest level of world football. His surprise team faces Argentina in the Round of 16, confirming the unexpected achievement of the Cape Verdeans. Bubista symbolizes the improbable rise of an emerging nation on the world stage.