Why Everyone in This Irish Pub Is Rooting for Cape Verde’s Soccer Team

Cape Verde, a tiny African nation in its first World Cup, has become the underdog darling of the tournament. The Irish have a ...
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Cape Verde World Cup Squad 2026: Club Team, Age For All 26 Players

Few people can believe that Cape Verde, out of all nations, was one to tie with Spain 0-0 in one of the most jaw-dropping results of the 2026 World Cup thus far. For Cape Verde to only give up ...

Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round

HOUSTON (AP) — Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become ...
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It's not just Cape Verde: African soccer is having a World Cup moment

Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, teams from ...

Who Are the Best Players on Cape Verde’s 2026 World Cup Squad?

Meet the best players on Cape Verde's 2026 World Cup squad, including veteran goalkeeper Vozinha and captain Ryan Mendes.

Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them, it's for every soccer fan to enjoy

The big nations win the World Cup, but the small nations make it. Cape Verde's progress to the knockouts was for everyone.
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World Cup 2026: Cape Verde secures historic knockout spot, group stage ends Saturday

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Friday’s six World Cup games had a little bit of everything: Goals, dramatic finishes, and historic ...

Cape Verde’s World Cup squad is playing in Houston. It has already become something bigger than soccer.

Fans of the team and its star goalkeeper Vozinha are anxiously awaiting the match at Houston Stadium against Saudi Arabia on ...

Cape Verde president makes bold claim before Argentina match

Cape Verde's president, Jose Maria Neves, made a bold claim before the team's game against Argentina in the Round of 32.