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Cape Verde star’s dream summer continues with Champions League qualification heroics

Defender's fairytale goes on after starring for the Blue Sharks at the World Cup

FourFourTwo · Jul 16

World Cup 2026 : Cape Verde miss out on greatest upset

Newcomers Cape Verde almost created the upset of the century by forcing the reigning champions Argentina into extra time, unfortunately the blue sharks conceded in extra time. Argentina will therefore face Egypt in the round of 16. There was not much in it between Australia's Socceroos' and the Egyptian Pharoes,…

France 24 · Jul 4

FIFA 2026: Messi's Argentina outlast Cape Verde in 120-minute epic to reach World Cup last 16

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina faced a stern test from Cape Verde, needing extra-time to secure a 3-2 victory and advance to the last 16. Despite Messi's brilliance and an own goal sealing the win, the Blue Sharks' spirited performance, including two stunning equalizers, pushed…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

FIFA World Cup: Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

Cape Verde continued their World Cup fairytale, holding Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw. After stunning Spain, the Blue Sharks took the lead through Kevin Pina's free-kick. Uruguay fought back with goals from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio before halftime. However, substitute Helio Varela capitalized on a defensive error to…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock as Varela strike seals Uruguay draw

Cape Verde delivered more heroics with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay that opens up the possibility of the Blue Sharks reaching the knockout stage

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Who will Cape Verde face in the next round?

Cape Verde have made an incredible start to World Cup life

FourFourTwo · Jun 22

Who is Kevin Pina?

The Cape Verdean footballer has just made history at World Cup 2026

FourFourTwo · Jun 21

How did Cape Verde qualify for World Cup 2026?

Cape Verde shocked the world by drawing 0-0 with favourites Spain

FourFourTwo · Jun 15

The greatest World Cup upsets... ever!

FourFourTwo revisits the 26 biggest upsets the World Cup has ever produced as Cape Verde add themselves to the list

FourFourTwo · Jun 15

Spain stunned as debutants Cape Verde earn battling point in World Cup shock

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The reigning European champions stumbled to a goalless draw in Atlanta

The Independent UK · Jun 15