No country as small as Cape Verde had ever reached this stage of the tournament. But draws against soccer royalty helped the Blue Sharks become the mightiest minnows the tournament has ever seen.

Every World Cup produces a surprise, but few produce a story quite like Cape Verde did in 2026. Underdogs? Well, not quite.

According to the Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar settled in Cabo Verde in the mid-19th century, after Portugal abolished the Inquisition in 1821. Cabo ...

The Blue Sharks will become the smallest nation in history to play a knockout match at the World Cup when they face Argentina on Friday ...

Cape Verde captured global attention with its inspiring FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Here's a look at the island nation's rich history, culture and remarkable journey.

Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the FIFA World Cup knockouts, now face Lionel Messi's Argentina. Here's the incredible story behind the Blue Sharks.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has generated headlines for reasons beyond football. Ticket prices sparked criticism, while Donald Trump's immigration crackdown prevented fans, Iranian officials and even an ...

On the final day of the Round of 32, the World Cup presented soccer fans with plenty of memories.

Cape Verde held Spain to a goalless draw in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history; a football nation of 50 million people could not overcome a group of islands comprising 500,000 people; ...