African nation becomes smallest country ever to earn a place in the knockout stages of a World Cup.

Cabo Verde has been the success story of this summer’s World Cup.

World Cup 2026 Cabo Verde can reach the knockout stage for the first time in their history with victory over Saudi Arabia in Houston on Friday.

The 63rd game of the 2026 World Cup sees two sides chase a first win.

Cape Verde is through to the World Cup knockout stage in its tournament debut. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia sealed an incredible run after holding Spain national football team and…

The nation of just 500,000 people has defied the odds to reach the knockout rounds, delighting Cape Verdeans in Australia.

El país africano, el segundo más pequeño en jugar una Copa del Mundo, empata con Arabia y se aprovecha de la victoria de España para pasar como segunda de grupo

Analysis of Cape Verde against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup

African nation becomes smallest country ever to earn a place in the knockout stages of a World Cup.

Cape Verde, with a population of roughly 525,000, became the smallest country to reach the World Cup knockout round after drawing Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi

Grouped with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, it seemed unlikely this small island nation would make it through to the next round. But as its national team coach told CNA's…

Cape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages. This historic achievement, fueled by…

A goalless draw with Saudi Arabia keeps the team’s historic World Cup campaign alive

Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup on their debut appearance following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday night in Houston.

Cape Verde entered its first World Cup as the underdog and the tiniest nation. The tournament’s darlings have made history as they move on to the round of 32.

Cape Verde, making its FIFA World Cup debut, earned three points in Group H and advanced to the knockout stage in second place

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia exited the World Cup at the group stage for the third tournament in a row, after a goalless draw with Cabo Verde at Houston Stadium on Friday. For their…

Cabo Verde has etched its name in World Cup history, reaching the knockout stage in its debut tournament as the smallest nation to do so. The "Blue Sharks" showcased remarkable…

Cabo Verde has secured the most unlikely spot in the World Cup knockouts, and the nation of 500,000 people is daring to dream.

The smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup is now celebrating as they've made it through to the knockout stages.

La nación africana se convierte en el país más pequeño en adelantar a la ronda de eliminación directa