The last time this happened at the World Cup was in 1998

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

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 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

The tiny nation off the African coast advanced to the Round of 32 behind Spain in Group H with three points after holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw. | Sports News

Cape Verde secured a historic spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a third consecutive group-stage draw, setting up a Round of 32 clash with Argentina.

Cape Verde's remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 debut reached another historic milestone on Friday as the Blue Sharks secured qualification for the Round of 32 despite drawing all…

The last time this happened at the World Cup was in 1998

From tournament outsiders to Round of 32 qualifiers, Cape Verde have become one of the greatest underdog stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. | Football News

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the

The smallest nation ever to reach the knockouts, Cape Verde somehow survived a group including Spain and Uruguay

Cape Verde set sights on Lionel Messi's Argentina in last 32 as dream run continues at 2026 edition of FIFA's showpiece.

Cape Verde became the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia secured historic qualification to the round of 32.