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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Cape verde - The Untold Story

Messi, Mbappé and Kane headline Ballon d'Or shortlist, Vozinha named for Yashin award

Eight-time laureate Lionel Messi is in the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé among the favourites to succeed France's Ousmane Dembélé. Cape Verde's Vozinha has been shortlisted for the goalkeepers' Yashin Trophy after his heroics at the recent World Cup.

France 24

Cape Verde declares two days of mourning after 25 killed in bus crash

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The Independent UK

Teenagers and children among at least 25 killed after bus plunges into ravine on Cape Verde island

Cape Verde's government has announced two days of mourning after the tragedy

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Cape Verde World Cup Hero Vozinha Receives Rock Star Welcome in Chile as Colo-Colo Transfer Becomes Official

Just weeks after captivating football fans during Cape Verde's historic FIFA World Cup run, goalkeeper Vozinha was welcomed to Chile like a superstar. Hundreds of Colo-Colo supporters gathered Sunday at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, chanting the veteran goalkeeper's nickname as he emerged from the arrivals terminal to complete…

Latin Times

Hundreds flee Ethiopia's Tigray after fighting flares near border with Sudan

In tonight's edition: Hundreds of people run from the most serious fighting to break out in Tigray since 2022, with many heading to Sudan despite the conflict there. Also, Nigeria is still probing links that Mexican drug cartels may have to Africa's top economy. Plus Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper ⁠Vozinha…

France 24

Cameroon edge past Ghana to reach last eight at 2026 WAFCON

Cameroon beat Ghana 1-0 on Sunday night in Casablanca to move into the quarter-finals at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) while Mali relaunched their campaign with a 3-2 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup Goal of the Tournament revealed as surprise trio lead the way

World Cup 2026 featured several special strikes and the Goal of the Tournament has now been crowned

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‘He won the World Cup!’ Dubliner Pico Lopes welcomed home to local club

Children swarmed around the Cabo Verde international footballer to get a chance of an autograph, a selfie, or a high five.

Evening Standard

Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations starts in Morocco on Sunday, with Cape Verde and Egypt looking to continue feelgood factor from the men’s World Cup and Nigeria going for an 11th title

The Guardian - UK

Vozinha ends Lionel Messi's Inter Miami links with dream move to Colo Colo

Vozinha, Cape Verde's FIFA World Cup 2026 hero, has agreed to join Chilean giants Colo Colo after emerging as one of the tournament's biggest breakout stars. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, previously linked with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, completed a remarkable journey from free agent to FIFA Dream Team selection following his…

The Economic Times

Cape Verde's World Cup sensation Vozinha to join Chile club Colo Colo

Colo Colo have announced the signing of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the breakout stars at the World Cup

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts

The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable moments

What were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama?

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 Top 10 Most Memorable Moments Ranked as Spain Lift Trophy and Messi Leaves in Tears

From Egypt's VAR fury to Cape Verde's fairytale and a brawl at full-time, these are the 10 moments that defined the 2026 World Cup as Spain beat Argentina 1-0.

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Vikings, Trump cards and baby fans: The 10 biggest viral moments of the World Cup 2026

From Erling Haaland's social media domination to the controversial Trump card and Lamine Yamal's little brother Keyne going viral online, Euronews Culture rounds up the 10 biggest viral moments from the 2026 World Cup.

Latin Times

Who Won the 2026 World Cup? Before the Final, Telemundo, Norway and a Three-Year-Old Fan Already Have

The 2026 FIFA World Cup champion will not be decided until Sunday, when Spain faces Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium. Before that, France will play England or third place on Saturday, but with the tournament's final weekend approaching, the list of winners is already much longer than the…

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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

Fortune

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.

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The Independent UK

The two physical factors that may leave Argentina at a disadvantage for World Cup semi-final

Argentina have ‘suffered’ through the knockout rounds – and an ageing side seem to lack the energy of others at this tournament

The Guardian - UK

Argentina continue to show ‘heart’ but flaws are apparent before Switzerland clash

Close calls against Cape Verde and Egypt show Scaloni’s side are vulnerable, despite all the brilliance of Lionel Messi

FourFourTwo

The 10 best games of the 2026 World Cup so far

We've reached the business end of the 2026 World Cup with only seven games remaining - these matches have been the highlights so far

The Independent UK

Brit buried in unmarked grave after dying suddenly while on holiday in Cape Verde

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The Independent UK

Why Lionel Messi can’t lead Argentina to win this World Cup (on his own)

Argentina’s frailties have been exposed and they’re not as good as the 2022 World Cup-winning vintage despite Messi’s heroics. Something has to change

The Independent UK

Widow of Brit who died in Cape Verde hits out at resort after seeing ‘cockroaches’ and ‘yellow’ water

Retired forklift driver Colin Timson, 74, died after falling ill while on holiday in the west African country

International Business Times

The Other World Cup: Billions in Trades, Millions Won And Lost

The 2026 World Cup has created a second competition on prediction markets, where billions in trades turn teams into financial assets and produce million-dollar wins and losses.

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