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James Cormack

Cabo Verde 2026 World Cup Preview: Debutants Capable of Turning Heads

Cabo Verde is among the four World Cup debutants set to take center stage at this summer’s tournament, with manager Bubista’s history-makers poised for the experience of their lives.

With a population of just over 500,000, the tiny African archipelago island hasn’t merely stumbled to the most significant event in sports by accident. Cabo Verde’s story is one defined by astute forward-thinking, proactive recruitment and remarkable resilience.

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