Cape Verde Island Football

Cape Verde, World Cup

Cape Verde in numbers: The nation of half-a-million that wowed the world on football’s biggest stage

Cape Verde performance in the tournament, and its players’ stories, showed just why football was called the beautiful game, and a great equaliser.

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Cape Verde: How a tiny African nation scripted 2026 World Cup’s underdog story

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How Cape Verde stole the world’s hearts despite heartbreaking World Cup exit to Argentina

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Argentina survive huge scare to beat Cape Verde in World Cup epic: Live updates and reaction

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.

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Thousand welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

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Through Brilliance And Bravery, Cape Verde Epitomized The Beauty Of The World Cup

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Cape Verde exits World Cup with head high after sensational goal pushes Argentina to the brink

Few observers expected the Blue Sharks to make much noise in their first World Cup appearance, but they became one of the feel-good stories of the competition with their organized style of play, dogge...

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Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic

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Cabo Verde heroics in World Cup leave fans stunned

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Cape Verde’s FIFA World Cup fairy tale ends. Here’s how much their historic run has earned them

Cape Verde's dream FIFA World Cup 2026 run ended with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina but the tournament debutants still secured a hefty sum.

Cape Verde Coach’s Gesture Towards Argentina’s Coach Before Knockout Game Earns Huge Respect

Just as Cape Verde was lining up against the defending champions, Argentina, their head coach Bubista was continuing his tradition of handing gifts to opposition coaches. Bubista’s team has gone from an unknown island to one of the most loved underdogs at the World Cup thanks to excellent performances on the field and even more heartwarming stories off the field.

Cape Verde’s World Cup success reflects a nation that has repeatedly defied the odds

For decades, the west African island nation of Cape Verde was perhaps best known for the music of late singer Cesária Évora. This summer, however, the Atlantic archipelago has gained fame for a different reason: football.

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'They're Heroes': Zlatan, Thierry Henry Praise Cape Verde After World Cup Exit

Cape Verde nearly pulled off the biggest upset in World Cup history and leave the tournament proudly.