Miranda also described the area as “home to one of the largest Cabo Verdean communities in the country”. That gives the screening significance beyond the final score. For supporters, a knockout match can become a shared civic occasion - a chance for families, friends and a wider diaspora to celebrate together.
The report says doors are expected to open at 4 p.m., ahead of a 6 p.m. kick-off, with registration required. The same venue is also scheduled to host Colombia v Ghana later that evening.
The city’s reported programme extends well beyond Cabo Verde’s fixture. An update says eight new watch parties have been added to three previously scheduled events, while several screenings have already taken place.
The reported schedule includes:
For Cabo Verde supporters, the immediate focus is Argentina and the opportunity to turn a football fixture into a city-wide celebration. The next storyline will be whether the Blue Sharks can extend their remarkable tournament run - and whether Boston’s watch parties keep growing as the knockout stage reaches its climax.