How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

Cape Verde have made history by becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup. The prize for a side representing a group of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean will be to face ...
USA Today

Cape Verde stuns Spain in World Cup draw, goalkeeper Vozinha a hero

ATLANTA — An unbelievable scene played out in Atlanta. Tiny Cape Verde, the third smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup, stopped overall favorite Spain. The crowd, Cape Verde and Spain ...
Forbes

How ‘The World Cup Effect’ Could Mean A Tourism Boom For Cape Verde

Cape Verde’s impressive run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought global attention to this sun-kissed archipelago nation, which looks set to enjoy a tourism boom. Here’s what it has to offer. This ...
The New York Times

At the Stadium and Far Away, Cape Verde Fans Embrace the Possible

Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what seemed unthinkable before the tournament: a spot in the knockouts. Fans and ...