Cape Verde’s World Cup stars received a heroes’ welcome upon their return to Praia on July 5. This footage was posted by the country’s Cabo Verde Airlines and shows the players disembarking from the

Cape Verde's national team received a hero's welcome on Sunday upon their return home from the World Cup where they made big waves and took title holders Argentina to extra time in their final match.

Cape Verde won hearts across the world with its inspiring run at the 2026 World Cup. The island country with a population of under 600,000 people — located within an archipelago off the western coast of Africa — fielded a team of players who never backed down even against the top-ranked team in the tournament.

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. Sidny Lopes Cabral scored a remarkable goal-of-the-tournament contender when he curled a shot past Emiliano Martinez to draw Cape Verde level after Lisandro Martinez’s strike in extra time.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has opened up about a touching exchange with Lionel Messi following his side's heartbreaking World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina. Despite the minnows falling to a narrow defeat,

Happy 4th July!!! Firstly, thank you Cape Verde, what a joy you were at this World Cup, and what an exit almost taking out Lionel Messi & Argentina! Have they been your favourite all-time underdogs? Plus Colombia & Egypt make the next round,

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde's World Cup team walked into its Miami hotel after getting eliminated from the tournament, almost in disbelief at the scene in the lobby. Dozens of people were there,

Cape Verde’s magical ride ended Friday in the Round of 32, with the Blue Sharks falling to Lionel Messi and defending World Cup champion Argentina — as most expected. Final score: Champions 3, Cinderellas 2, in extra time — as probably very few expected.

Get to know Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, the tiny country brave enough to take on Argentina and Lionel Messi in the World Cup.

PRIDE is perhaps the word that best defines Cape Verde’s participation in the FIFA World Cup, reaching the Round of 32 right in its tournament debut.And the Cape Verde national team’s return home