A tiny nation's big triumph: Cape Verde all set for FIFA World Cup debut

A tiny nation, scattered across ten volcanic islands, with a population of about 525,000, has made history by qualifying for its first-ever FIFA World Cup. Cape Verde, a nascent country in West Africa, earned the spot on Tuesday after beating...

Liverpool v Manchester United, Parker v Farke and joy for Cape Verde – Football Weekly podcast

Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook and email. On the podcast today: the panel preview the upcoming round of fixtures including Liverpool at home to...

A Look Into Cape Verde’s Journey to Their First-Ever World Cup Qualification

Cape Verde’s maiden qualification for the FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting feat; it is a testament to ambition, identity, and perseverance. On 13 October 2025, the “Blue Sharks” delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over Eswatini in Praia,...

Malaria Returns to Cabo Verde

(Vax-Before-Travel News)Although the Republic of Cabo Verde, an island country in the central Atlantic Ocean, was certified as malaria-free in January 2024, recent data show that the risk of this mosquito-borne disease remains in 2025. As of late...

The Rich History and Culture of Cape Verde, a Small Country Making World Cup History

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, has captured the world's attention after making history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The country, stretching 300 kilometers from north to south and 250 kilometers from east to...

How to pick the perfect Cabo Verde island

Cabo Verde, a sprinkling of volcanic islands almost 600km off the coast of Senegal, has it all. Sweeping beaches of golden sand. Active, climbable volcanoes. West Africa’s best hiking. And a lively local music and arts scene. Every island in the...

7 Natural Wonders of Cape Verde, from Salt Lakes to Vast Deserts

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The country known as Cape Verde has recently captured the world's attention by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in history. This small nation has made a remarkable achievement on the international football stage....

Joyous celebrations mark Cabo Verde’s first World Cup qualification

A hometown victory for Cabo Verde’s national football team has secured the country its first ticket to the World Cup, reports the BBC. The tiny African archipelago made history Monday, as its Blue Sharks beat Eswatini 3-0 to seal a spot at the...

What We Can Learn from Tiny Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Qualification

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cape Verde has made football history. The small island nation off the coast of West Africa secured its first-ever World Cup ticket after defeating Eswatini 3–0 at the Estadio Nacional in Praia on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The...

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualified Teams: Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan To Make Debut - Who Are Next?

The confirmed qualified teams include Canada, Mexico, and the United States as hosts; Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay from CONMEBOL (South America); Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan,...

Cape Verde vs Eswatini Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th October 2025

Cape Verde play Eswatini on Monday in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, looking to book their place at next year's showpiece with a win. With 20 points from nine games, the Blue Sharks are currently leading the race in Group D to qualify...

Week to remember for Lopes after reaching World Cup with Cape Verde

PA Media/DPA London Cape Verde’s Dublin-born Roberto Lopes described the “surreal” feeling of reaching the World Cup as he headed home to Ireland to become a father for the first time. Shamrock Rovers defender Lopes helped Cape Verde - an...

When India struggle in Asian Cup qualifiers, how Cape Verde with population less than 6 lakh made it to World Cup

While India struggles to finish among the top-24 teams in Asia, failing to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde – a nation of a little over half-a-million – made history on Monday after qualifying for next year’s FIFA...

Destination World Cup 2026: The miracle of Cape Verde

In our Destination World Cup 2026 series, we will be telling the stories of players, teams and countries as they prepare for next summer’s tournament. To kick us off, Nick Miller travelled to Cape Verde to witness a remarkable underdog story....

Historic Cup qualification for Cape Verde

Cape Verde players stand for the national anthem before its World Cup African qualifier against Libya in Tripoli on Oct 8. AP Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking its place in soccer's global...

'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates W...

It was only when Stopira's effort hit the net in the 91st minute that it finally felt real. In the crowd, an eruption of blue, red and white; on the touchline, players and staff embraced. Some wept as a plan many years in the making came to...

From Cape Verde to Portland’s Hearts of Pine team

Rachel Ndjondjo interviewed Portland Hearts of Pine player Walter Varela for Amjambo Africa. Walter Varela arrived in the U.S. ten years ago, and today he plays for Portland Hearts of Pine, which is Maine’s professional soccer team. Can you tell...

How dual-nationality players combined with home-grown heroes with salaries of ~ Rs 31,000, in helping Cape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde, the dot island nation off the coast of Senegal, became the second smallest country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Defeating fellow island nation Eswatini five miles away, 3-0, the Cape Verdeans secured entry as winners...

I watched World Cup minnows Cape Verde become tournament’s biggest ever wildcard, what fans told me was hilarious

AS Cape Verde became the smallest nation to qualify for next year’s World Cup, the celebrations were loud enough to hear halfway across the world in host continent North America. In fact, a public holiday had been declared even before the country...

South Africa join smallest country Cape Verde at biggest World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (AP): SOUTH AFRICA became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 yesterday to top their qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier...