• •Tens of thousands of fans gathered outside Praia airport to celebrate the team's return, as reported by both BBC Sport and BBC News.
• •The demonstration featured a high-density crowd described by reports as an 'ocean of blue' reflecting the national team's colors.
• •While the scale of the turnout is documented, the sources provide no information regarding the specific logistics of the team's travel or future state-sanctioned recognition events.

Tens of thousands of fans greeted the Cape Verde national football team at the airport in Praia following the squad's performance in the World Cup. Both BBC Sport and BBC News highlight the intense local enthusiasm, characterizing the turnout as a massive display of national pride. Unlike typical post-tournament coverage that focuses on administrative analysis, these reports emphasize the immediate emotional response of the local population. Whether this surge in popularity will translate into sustained investment in the nation’s football infrastructure remains an open question.