Cape Verde is in a state of euphoria. By securing a historic draw that felt like a victory against Spain in the 2026 World Cup, the Blue Sharks have triggered a wave of celebrations that quickly flooded social media.

A viral twerk to the rhythm of "Tchiriri" to tease La Roja

On TikTok, two Cape Verdean supporters instantly captured the spotlight. In a video posted by the account @tiffhoneysanca , they can be seen celebrating the achievement by performing a wild twerk to the nostalgic hit "Tchiriri" by Costuleta (2009) .

The video went viral within hours, racking up thousands of views and shares. For the online community, this celebratory dance is also a humorous response to the well-known celebrations of the young Spanish star, Lamine Yamal , who is known for putting on a show on social media after his victories.

Vozinha, the Blue Sharks' wall against Spain

On the pitch, no one expected such a feat on June 15th. Considered one of the tournament's dark horses, Cape Verde held their own against the formidable Spanish national team . This achievement was made possible thanks to an outstanding performance from Vozinha . The Cape Verdean goalkeeper transformed into a true national hero by making a string of crucial saves, which led to an immediate surge in his online popularity.

Thanks to this parity score, Cape Verde joins the ranks of strong African nations in this entry into the competition, as illustrated by:

1. From the DRC , who drew with Portugal (1-1).
2. From Morocco , who achieved the same feat (1-1) against Brazil.

On to the round of 16

While the celebrations are in full swing, the hardest part is yet to come for the Blue Sharks in this World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The group stage schedule promises to be crucial:

Date	Opponent
June 21	Uruguay
June 27	Saudi Arabia

Now aware that they can compete with the giants of world football, the Cape Verdeans only have to secure their place in the knockout stages and continue to make history.