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MLS Goalie Joins Cape Verde in World Cup
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CJ Dos Santos, the 25-year-old San Diego FC goalie and one of only two MLS players heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is set to make history as Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup participant. Born in Philly to Cape Verdean and Portuguese roots, Dos Santos has risen through MLS ranks—from Philadelphia Union Academy to Benfica, Inter Miami, and now San Diego FC, where he posted 10 clean sheets last season. He’ll face giants like Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in Group H, starting June 15th. With Cape Verde qualifying via Africa’s expanded 48-team tournament, Dos Santos’ journey from US youth national teams to World Cup hero could be the story of the tournament.
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