Cape Verde World Cup Qualifying

World Cup miracle ends for Cape Verde

Cape Verde's soccer team returns home to huge welcome. The basketball team also has World Cup hopes

Have a weekend, Cape Verde. The national soccer team returned home Sunday as heroes after their run to the round of 32 of the World Cup and pushing Lionel Messi and Argentina into extra time. The men's basketball team clinched a berth in the second round of that sport's World Cup qualifying as well.

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Why minnows like Cape Verde have done so well at World Cup

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Cape Verde are smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts, is Messi’s path to final opening up?

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Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Highlights: Cape Verde Advances In World Cup Debut

Follow Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

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How debutants Cape Verde drew with Saudi Arabia to reach round of 32 at 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde finished Group H with three draws, while Saudi Arabia failed to earn the win they needed to advance.

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How far have Cape Verde advanced in the World Cup? All-time historical records and best finishes

Cape Verde are one of the newest countries to appear at the World Cup. Despite showing steady improvement over the last decade, the 2026 edition marks their first participation in the ...

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Cape Verde's 2026 FIFA World Cup Fairytale Could Boost Tourism as Global Interest Surges

The tournament's breakout team has turned the world's attention to a tiny Atlantic nation. It has introduced millions to Cape Verde, an island nation whose beaches, volcanoes and culture have long ...

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