Roberto Lopes almost deleted the LinkedIn message. Instead, he anchored a defense that stonewalled Spain and pushed Argentina to extra time.

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 draw against ...

The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as ...

Cape Verde made World Cup headlines but few know about the other team making history there, US volunteers who have been ...

Cape Verde are the first team to get through a World Cup group with three draws since Chile in 1998 [Getty Images] Cape Verde made history as they finished runners-up in Group H to reach the knockout ...

We all knew this World Cup would be good on the pitch. In truth, they always are. But this summer has been so dramatic – and Friday has a David vs. Goliath story.

What Cape Verde gave to this World Cup will forever be remembered — that epic match against Argentina included.

Cape Verde's draw with Saudi Arabia was enough to get the World Cup debutants to the round of 32.

Reigning champions Argentina narrowly avoided one of the all-time great upsets as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in one of the best matches in recent World Cup history. Sidny Lopes Cabral scored a ...

I still get goosebumps thinking about that moment. The stadium was electric. Wearing my Cabo Verde jersey, I was surrounded by thousands of fans from around the world. Sitting beside us was a couple ...

Cape Verde won hearts across the world with its inspiring run at the 2026 World Cup. The island country with a population of under 600,000 people — located within an archipelago off the western coast ...

Cape Verde's players have made history. Reuters/Troy Taormina Cape Verde have made history as the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage of a men’s World Cup and will face Lionel Messi’s ...