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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

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

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…

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Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink

Vozinha's dream was for his mother to see him play at the World Cup, and he achieved that and more

The Independent UK

How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi faces FIFA World Cup 2026 upstarts

Here's how to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the Blue Sharks aim to shock the holders.

TechRadar

FIFA World Cup what to know: France's Kylian Mbappe, Norway's Erling Haaland take center stage

Football fans are in for a treat as Norway's Erling Haaland faces France's Kylian Mbappe in a highly anticipated World Cup clash. Meanwhile, Cape Verde is on the cusp of a historic knockout stage berth. The Egypt-Iran match carries significant weight for Group G, while Uruguay faces a must-win against…

The Economic Times

Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants

After shocking favourites Spain in their tournament debut and embarrassing Uruguay, everyone wants to know about the Blue Sharks

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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

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

Who will Cape Verde face in the next round?

Cape Verde have made an incredible start to World Cup life

FourFourTwo

Who is Kevin Pina?

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

FourFourTwo

How did Cape Verde qualify for World Cup 2026?

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

FourFourTwo

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

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

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Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Cabo Verde—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The European champion gets its World Cup campaign away against a debutant.

Evening Standard

Spain vs Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Lamine Yamal likely to return as favourites take on finals debutants in Group H opener in Atlanta

Sports Lens

Cape Verde World Cup Odds: Picks and Predictions for 2026

Cape Verde make their World Cup debut at +200000 to win it all. Find out where the real value lies for the Blue Sharks in 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde World Cup 2026 team guide

Blue Sharks are in uncharted waters, making their finals debut after a meteoric rise

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Radio France Internationale

First contact: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage

Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the third instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the second smallest nation after Curaçao to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

Radio France Internationale

First contact: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage

The Guardian - UK

‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot

By blending diaspora players with homegrown talent the island nation of fewer than 600,000 people has qualified for 2026 tournament

TechRadar

Cape Verde vs Egypt live stream: how to watch AFCON 2023 match online from anywhere today

Mo Salah is missing for the Pharaohs, who must win to ensure progress. Here's how to get a Cape Verde vs Egypt live stream and watch 2023 Africa Cup of Nations from anywhere.

The Guardian - UK

Roberto Lopes: ‘It feels like I’m representing Ireland as well as Cape Verde’

The Shamrock Rovers centre-back is looking forward to testing himself against Mo Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations

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