The Blue Sharks' fairytale run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was partly powered by the African nation's diaspora community.

Cape Verde defies expectations at the 2026 World Cup, advancing to knockouts without star players, showcasing remarkable resilience.

A broad commitment to human development has been complemented by sustained investment in youth football.

The Blue Sharks will become the smallest nation in history to play a knockout match at the World Cup when they face Argentina on Friday

Cape Verde reaches World Cup knockout stage, facing Argentina today. Elimination in Round of 32 at 92.5% YES.

Cape Verde's spirited performance against Argentina in the World Cup earns widespread admiration from Nigerians and football fans despite their exit.

Relative unknowns coming into their World Cup debut, Cape Verde leaves after pushing reigning champion Argentina to the limit.

Cape Verde performance in the tournament, and its players’ stories, showed just why football was called the beautiful game, and a great equaliser. | World News

Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup debut ended with a 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina, but goalkeeper Vozinha and the Blue Sharks earned global admiration after a historic…

MIAMI, July 4 : Cape Verde's sensational debut World Cup campaign ended on Friday but not until they had taken world champions Argentina down to the wire and become the…

The Blue Sharks' fairytale run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was partly powered by the African nation's diaspora community.

Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World…

Cape Verde's national football team receives a heroes' welcome after their historic World Cup run, captivating fans and cementing their nation's status.

Thousands of ecstatic fans escorted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks through the streets of Praia Sunday for a celebratory parade following their slender defeat to Argentina in one of the…

Thousands of fans welcomed and cheered on Cape Verde's national soccer team as they paraded through the capital Praia on Sunday, following their performance at the 2026 FIFA World…

Cape Verde’s football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup.

Cape Verde’s World Cup journey has come to an end, but the island nation leaves the tournament with valuable memories and a new level of recognition.