FIFA congratulates Cape Verde on maiden World Cup qualification

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Cape Verde on their remarkable qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the nation’s first-ever appearance at football’s biggest global stage. In a video posted on his official Instagram account,...

Roberto Lopes savours week to remember after reaching World Cup with Cape Verde

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 archipelago of 10 volcanic...

EXCLUSIVE: Cape Verde star Semedo on reaching the World Cup with his tiny island nation

On Monday, Cape Verde stamped their passport to the 2026 World Cup - an incredible feat for a nation with just over 500,000 inhabitants. Midfielder Yannick Semedo was a starter in the decisive match and, in this exclusive interview with...

Who is Roberto 'Pico' Lopes? Incredible story of Irish Cape Verde international whose bizarre call-up led to World Cup glory

Cape Verde qualified for the 2026 World Cup by topping Group D in CAF qualifying. The group of Portuguese-speaking islands situated off the western coast of Africa, who only gained independence from Portugal in 1975, pipped Cameroon to top spot in...

LinkedIn discovery helps Cape Verde qualify for 2026 World Cup ahead of Cameroon – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second smallest nation ever to reach the global showpiece, and their unlikely success story has a unique twist involving the professional networking site,...

World Cup-bound Cape Verdean Lopes relishing his week to remember

Lopes' unorthodox route to playing international football has made his progress with his team-mates on the global stage all the sweeter. "I feel so lucky, it was lucky that I got this opportunity to play for Cape Verde. I didn't imagine where it...

'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot

Once players and fans finally began drifting away, the party switched to a different venue, the Estadio da Varzea. It was here where independence was celebrated in 1975 and where Cape Verde played their very first World Cup qualifiers back in...

Congratulations to Cape Verde team

"Cape Verde makes history!" congratulated the government, led by Ulisses Correia e Silva, referring to the team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, whose matches will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the government, the...

How Cape Verde historically qualified for the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde has made history by securing its first-ever spot in the FIFA World Cup™, concluding their qualifying campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Eswatini in the final group stage match. The win, coupled with a draw for their closest...

Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes ‘overjoyed’ as Cape Verde qualify for World Cup

Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes has spoke of the sense of pride after his national team Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time. The African country became the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup, and is an...

From Iceland to Cape Verde, the 5 smallest countries ever to reach the football WC

The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the US state of Vermont, Cape Verde is the second smallest country to make it...

Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes will play at 2026 World Cup as Cape Verde qualify

Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes will be playing at the World Cup finals next summer after Cape Verde booked their ticket last night. The African island nation qualified for the first time in their history after beating Eswatini 3-0 in their...

LinkedIn helped Cape Verde achieve World Cup spot

In a powerful story of pride and perseverance, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) has made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It is the first time the island nation will appear on football’s grandest stage, becoming the second smallest...

How Cape Verde Became Second Smallest Country To Qualify For FIFA World Cup

The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have made history as the second-smallest African nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini sealed their place at the 2026 finals. Cape Verde, playing in front of a packed...

Jubilation in Rotterdam as Cape Verde reach World Cup finals

Rotterdam has had its first taste of World Cup fever after Cape Verde’s football team, including several Dutch-born players, qualified for its first ever finals tournament. The Blue Sharks clinched their place on Monday evening with a 3-0 win...

From Iceland to Cape Verde: The smallest countries to reach World Cup

The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the U.S. state of Vermont, Cape Verde is the second smallest country to make...

2026 FIFA World: Cape Verde seals historic qualification as Angola holds Cameroon

Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for its first-ever FIFA World Cup after a resounding 3–0 victory over Eswatini on Monday. The Blue Sharks sealed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup—set to be jointly hosted by the United States,...

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

On 5 July 1975, the Cape Verdean flag was raised for the first time at Estádio da Várzea in the capital city of Praia, marking the nation’s declaration of independence from Portugal. At that moment, there was no national football team – and no...

For the first time: Historic World Cup qualification for Cape Verde islanders

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football's global showpiece for the very first time. The team from an archipelago off the coast of Senegal with about 550,000 inhabitants becomes...

Tiny Cape Verde Islands secures historic FIFA World Cup qualification

The Cape Verde Islands became the second-smallest country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after beating Eswatini 3-0 in Group D on Monday evening at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia, making historic qualification. The win ensured the...