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Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes helps Cape Verde to historic World Cup qualification
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Irish Independent
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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Tracking which teams have qualified as Cape Verde join the field from Africa
The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup is approaching next year, and qualifying is well underway. Most of the biggest national teams around the world have yet to book a spot in the first 48-team World Cup in the history of the competition, after FIFA...
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Cape Verde’s rise unthinkable two decades ago
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Tribal Football
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The Cape Verde Islands are one win away from a World Cup place that confirms the promise they have shown in recent years but would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago. The wind-swept island archipelago, off the west coast of Africa, with a...
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Cape Verde chasing a Cinderella ending in World Cup 2026 qualifiers
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Cape Verde success would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago
CAPE TOWN :The Cape Verde Islands are one win away from a World Cup place that confirms the promise they have shown in recent years but would have been scarcely believable 20 years ago. The wind-swept island archipelago, off the west coast of...
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2026 World Cup (Q): Benin, Cape Verde... all these surprise nations that could qualify
cheetahs of Benin Discover these nations that could spring a surprise and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. For the 2026 World Cup, set to take place next summer across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the expanded format from 32 to 48 teams...
Cape Verde on the brink of realising World Cup dream
Wednesday's game away to Libya looks too close to call, however. The Cape Verde Islands can qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup for the first time on Wednesday, if they can beat Libya at the June 11 Stadium in Tripoli. A rising star in the...
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TUI flight from Brussels to Cape Verde resumes after emergency landing in Gran Canaria
TUIfly Boeing 737 MAX 8 OO-TMYTUI fly Belgium flight TB2031 from Brussels Airport to Boa Vista and Sal, Cape Verde, operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered OO-TMZ, made an emergency landing in Gran Canaria on Saturday morning after a hydraulic...
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Preview: Cape Verde vs Eswatini - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sports Mole
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Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Cape Verde and Eswatini, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Cape Verde will look to seal a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they...
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Brockton man allegedly in US illegally sentenced to prison for raping 14-year-old girl
Crime By Darin Zullo October 30, 2025 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. A Brockton man originally from Cape Verde was sentenced to seven years in state...
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Cabo Verde President reaffirms commitment to a stronger ECOWAS during Abuja visit
The President of Cabo Verde, H.E. José Maria Pereira Neves, has reiterated his country’s commitment to the ideals of a united, stable and prosperous West Africa under the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He gave...
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Roberto Lopes faces 'dilemma' over expectant wife and do-or-die World Cup qualifier for Cape Verde
Shamrock Rovers’ Roberto Lopes celebrates after FAI Cup semi-final victory over Kerry FC(Image: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne) Pico Lopes is deciding whether or not to stay with the Cape Verde squad as they attempt to make history on Monday. The 3-3 away draw...
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World Cup Qualifiers: How Cape Verde Became Africa’s Underdog, on Cusp of History
Cape Verde's success stems from a unique strategy of blending homeland talent with dual-national players from European leagues, combined with strong youth development and pragmatic, defense-focused tactics. Bengaluru: An island nation of 600,000...
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2026 WCQ: Cape Verde’s Automatic Qualification Delayed After Thrilling 3-3 Draw With Libya
Cape Verde Islands will have to wait five more days before getting a last chance to secure a first-ever World Cup spot after they drew 3-3 away in a thrilling encounter in Libya on Wednesday, Reuters reports. The island archipelago, off the west...
Cape Verde just one win away from World Cup. Next chance is Monday
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The Enterprise - Massachusetts
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The Cape Verdean men's soccer team is just one win away from history. If the "Tubarões Azuis" (Blue Sharks) win just one of their remaining two qualification matches in October, Cape Verde will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA Men's World...
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Sports quiz of the week: Cole Palmer, Women’s Cricket World Cup and Cape Verde
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Goals and Highlights: Libya 3-3 Cape Verde in African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup
Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the Libya vs. Cape Verde match, corresponding to matchday 9 of Group D of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. We wish you all a pleasant afternoon and...
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Hoops’ Roberto Lopes nets own goal as Cape Verde’s World Cup hope pushed to final day
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The Irish Times
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Cape Verde will have to wait until Monday to learn whether they will take an automatic qualification spot for next year’s World Cup after a 3-3 draw against Libya in Tripoli. Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes lined out for Cape Verde, turning...
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