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

The soccer greats — Brazil, England, Spain — have been giving uneven performances out on the pitch during this World Cup. Meanwhile, team from Africa have been relentless.

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