Cape Verde have been the proverbial feel-good story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. Initially viewed as a no-hoper after qualifying for the tournament for the very first time, the island nation off the west coast of Africa with a population of around 500,000 has a genuine opportunity to reach the knockouts.

None of the previous World Cups have served up a group stage as chaotic as this one.The expanded 48-team format was meant to do the opposite. More places, easier draws, a gentle stroll for the big nat...

Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde: Kevin Pina ​scored the island nation’s first World Cup goal as they took a surprise lead, and substitute Helio Varela later capitalised on a mistake to notch a second-half equaliser

Cape Verde have pulled off another historic World Cup shock and this time the mother of their 40-year-old goalkeeper got to watch it from the stands at Miami Stadium.

A thrilling second-half equalizer off a defensive mistake and some excellent shot-stopping gave the Blue Sharks another impressive draw.

Cape Verde made history at the 2026 World Cup, scoring their first-ever tournament goal and battling back from a halftime deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Uruguay. The result leaves the Blue Sharks tied for second in Group H — and with a favorable final match against Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde has a real shot at advancing to the knockout round.

After holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, Cape Verde continues to thrill football fans around the planet.This Sunday (21), the African nation scored its first goal in World...