If you ever need inspiration, just think Cabo Verde. They were written off and were designated the also rans in the lead up. Many said the 48 team experiment means matches will mostly be boring with no real contests till the round of 16.

Lionel Messi said Cabo Verde ‘kicked the crap’ out of him after Argentina survived a bruising 3-2 World Cup win in Round of 32.

With Cape Verde winning everyone's hearts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after taking Argentina to their edge, Iceland cricket wants to repeat this same success at ICC events.

Defender Pico Lopes, goalkeeper Vozinha and midfielder Deroy Duarte looked back with pride on Cabo Verde's historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign after a stirring display against Argentina.

The round of 16 is set, and with more than half of the field already heading home, the 2026 World Cup is beginning to separate the genuine contenders from the unforgettable stories. France continue to look like the team to beat,

The defending champion was unimpressive and needed extra time to defeat an honorable Cabo Verde.

Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cabo Verde’s narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks’ World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end. The African archipelago of just ...

Vozinha of Cabo Verde gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cabo Verde. Argentina won 3-2 over Cabo Verde after extra time. Phot