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The legend of Cape Verde: How an island of half a million built the best team at the World Cup

Roberto Lopes almost deleted the LinkedIn message. Instead, he anchored a defense that stonewalled Spain and pushed Argentina to extra time.

Fortune

Cape Verde exit World Cup with heads held high: ‘We did our best and we did it with bravery’

Argentina will move on to last-16 tie against Egypt after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde, but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation

The Guardian - UK

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s knockout breakthrough, spotlight turns to Lionel Messi as Argentina face Cape Verde

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup knockout goal sets the stage for Lionel Messi. Argentina, heavily favored, faces an underdog Cape Verde side in the Round of 32. While Cape Verde aims for a historic upset, Argentina, boasting elite talent and World Cup pedigree, is focused on respecting their opponent. The football…

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

Argentina’s World Cup defense continues in the round of 32 against the history-making debutant.

Sports Illustrated

Touchline men: From miracle makers to master tacticians, the World Cup belongs to the manager

Ecuador's young manager, Sebastian Beccacece, has ignited national pride, guiding his team to the World Cup knockouts after a stunning victory over Germany. Meanwhile, Japan's coach Moriyasu Hajime has transformed his nation into a global football force. The article also highlights the challenges facing Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti and the…

The Economic Times

Cape Verde stun World Cup as Messi’s Argentina await tiny nation

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The Independent UK

Cape Verde coach insists ‘nothing is impossible’ as champions Argentina await in World Cup knockouts

The African country with a population of just over 500,000 have made it to the round of 32

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‘Nothing is impossible’: Cape Verde relishing World Cup date with Argentina

The Cape Verde head coach, Bubista, said his team have ‘shown that nothing is impossible’ after his side secured a historic tie with Argentina in the last 32

The Guardian - UK

Uruguay misfire and leave Bielsa-ball in danger of kicking the bucket at World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: all is not well in the Uruguay camp

The Guardian - UK

World Cup boss 'upset' by Uruguay's gamesmanship during group stage classic

Bubista said he was “upset” after a Uruguay player broke off from helping treat one of his players to join the attack that led to their…

The National (Scotland)

Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights

LOS ANGELES - Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books.

Bangkok Post

Cape Verde boss Bubista targets place in knockout stages after draw with Uruguay

Cape Verde head coach Bubista targeted a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after his tournament debutants fought back to finish 2-2 with Uruguay on Sunday less than a week after they held title favourites Spain to a goalless draw.

Radio France Internationale

Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven crucial saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. This achievement marked a significant moment for the small island nation on the world's biggest football stage. Vozinha's journey…

The Economic Times

Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut

The African minnows Cape Verde, on their World Cup finals debut, claimed a famous point as they held the favourites Spain to a 0-0 draw

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Spain vs Cape Verde prediction as European champions take on World Cup debutants

Much-fancied Spain will start off their World Cup campaign against Africa's surprise package

Bangkok Post

Iran take centre stage at World Cup as Spain make bow

LOS ANGELES - Iran will take centre stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

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

FourFourTwo

Cape Verde World Cup squad 2026: Bubista's squad for the Blue Sharks' World Cup debut

The Cape Verde World Cup 2026 squad have made history as the nation's first ever to qualify for the tournament

Radio France Internationale

Cape Verde add new line to list of old names from Africa at 48-team World Cup

Of the nine nations definitely heading to next year's World Cup from the African confederation, only Cape Verde will be sending a squad to the competition for the first time.

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

Radio France Internationale

Pastures green: Cape Verde show no fear to reach World Cup for the first time

Cape Verde qualified for the football World Cup for the first time after dispatching Eswatini 3-0 on Monday night at the National Stadium in Praia.

Radio France Internationale

Cape Verde boss Bubista urges squad to seize chance to reach first World Cup

Cape Verde coach Bubista urged his players to overcome their nerves in Monday night’s crunch qualifier against Eswatini and seize the chance to advance to the World Cup for the first time.

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