Cape Verde
Cape Verde ranked 20th after historic World Cup debut
Cape Verde ended their first World Cup in 20th place, 19 spots behind Portugal. That alone is a story nobody saw coming.…
Cape Verde's historic World Cup run ends in extra time against Argentina
Cape Verde held Spain to a 0–0 draw in the 2026 World Cup group stage, a result that helped carry the debutants into the knockout rounds. The team advanced from the group with three draws, then pushed Argentina all the way to extra time before falling 3–2 in the Round of 16.…
Vozinha reflects on Messi and Cape Verde's World Cup exit
Your goalkeeper faced the greatest and has not stopped talking about it. Vozinha told Olé about his admiration for Lionel Messi after Cape Verde's World Cup exit against Argentina in the Round of 16.…
Vozinha a free agent as Colo-Colo move after World Cup run
Your World Cup hero is looking for a club. Vozinha confirmed it himself: "Estoy libre y estoy buscando un buen proyecto".…
Vozinha confirms free agency as Colo-Colo make their move
Your World Cup hero has a concrete offer on the table. Colo-Colo want Vozinha, and the Chilean giants have made their move for Cape Verde's starting goalkeeper after his historic tournament.…
Vozinha gets Colo-Colo offer after World Cup heroics
Your World Cup hero has a concrete option on the table. Colo-Colo, the Chilean giants, have sent an offer for Vozinha.…
Vozinha on World Cup fame: "Now I can't cook in the street"
Your goalkeeper became a global star this summer, and he is still adjusting. "In Cape Verde I could cook in the street and eat outside my front door.…
Pico Lopes back to work after Cape Verde's historic World Cup exit
Your team went out swinging. Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde after extra time in the World Cup round of 32, and the defending champions knew they were in a fight.…
Argentina reach final and Vozinha's star keeps rising
England 1–2 Argentina in the semifinal on Tuesday. The same Argentina side that ended your World Cup run 3–2 in the Round of 16 is now through to the final.…
São Paulo pass on Cape Verde defender after World Cup
São Paulo have ruled out signing the Cape Verdean defender who featured at the 2026 World Cup, according to Brazilian outlet ge.globo. No name was given in the report, which listed him among several players the club considered but ultimately decided against pursuing.…
Cape Verde World Cup spark sends global search interest soaring
Cape Verde's World Cup debut triggered a staggering 5,000% spike in Google searches for the country, a ripple effect far beyond football. The numbers reflect a global audience that discovered Cabo Verde not just as a stubborn opponent that took Argentina to extra time, but as a place worth knowing.…
Vozinha's shirt sets auction record as Pico Lopes misses São Paulo move
Pico Lopes will not be heading to Brazil. São Paulo have ruled out a move for the Cape Verde centre-back after the World Cup, per reports out of Brazil.…
Jovane Cabral joins Grêmio after World Cup campaign
Your winger is heading to Brazil. Grêmio have completed the signing of Jovane Cabral on a one-and-a-half-year deal.…
Argentina survive Swiss scare as Cape Verde's performance looms larger
Argentina 3–1 Switzerland after extra time, and your team knows that feeling. The same Argentina side Cape Verde took to penalties in the round of 32 needed another gruelling knockout shift on Saturday.…
Cape Verde take Argentina to extra time and fall 2–3
Cape Verde pushed Argentina to extra time but fell 2–3 in the World Cup round of 32 on Saturday. The reigning champions needed 120 minutes and Lionel Messi to survive a genuine scare.…
Vozinha immortalised as sea snail species bears his name
Marine biologists have named a newly discovered sea snail species after your goalkeeper. Vozinha, full name Josimar Dias, now has Pyramidelloides vozinhai swimming around with his name on it.…
Ryan Mendes told squad news is false, Cabral says
Your captain has spoken directly to his teammates. Left-back Sidny Cabral told reporters that Ryan Mendes addressed the group about the rape investigation reported in the media.…
Cape Verde out after extra-time heartbreak against Argentina
Cape Verde are out of the 2026 World Cup. Argentina needed extra time to break through, scoring in the 111th minute to end your team's campaign in the round of 32.…
Sidny Cabral on Marcelo's message after World Cup golazo
Sidny Cabral scored a stunner against Argentina in the round of 32, and his phone lit up afterwards. Brazilian legend Marcelo, one of Cabral's idols, sent him a message.…
Vozinha headlines World Cup free agent XI after Cape Verde's run
Your goalkeeper is now a free agent. Vozinha, who started for Cape Verde in the World Cup knockout stages, headlines the Guardian's free agent XI from the tournament.…
Cape Verde figure hailed as hero in Dublin after World Cup run
A Cape Verde figure from the 2026 World Cup campaign was received as a hero on arrival in Dublin. The reception underscores how far the team's reputation traveled after pushing Argentina to the limit in the round of 32, a match that required extra-time magic from Lionel Messi to separate the sides.…
FIFA investigates racist abuse at Argentina–Cape Verde World Cup match
FIFA has opened an investigation into racist abuse allegedly directed at influencer IShowSpeed by Argentina supporters during the Argentina 1–0 Cape Verde round of 32 match at the World Cup on July 3 at Miami's stadium. The governing body issued a firm statement: "FIFA strongly condemns racism, hatred and discrimination in all its forms.…
Cape Verde push Argentina to the edge in World Cup thriller
Cape Verde pushed the world champions to the limit. Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Saturday, and it took 120 minutes to separate the sides.…
Vozinha targetted in Spain after Cape Verde's World Cup exit
Your goalkeeper is attracting interest from Spain after his World Cup performances. No club is named yet, but the market is moving.…
Blue Sharks return to Independence Day celebration, July 3 declared national day
Your Blue Sharks are back on Cape Verdean soil and the nation did not hold back. Thousands lined the streets Sunday to welcome the squad home after their World Cup run ended with a 3–2 extra-time loss to Argentina in the round of 16.…
Cape Verde push Argentina to the edge before cruel extra-time exit
Your team did not deserve to go out like this. Cape Verde pushed Argentina all the way in the World Cup round of 32, losing 1–0 to a late own goal in extra time.…
Cabo Verde push Argentina to extra time in 3–2 World Cup exit
Cabo Verde pushed Argentina to extra time on Friday night and nearly pulled off the unthinkable. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez scored for Argentina, but Sidny Lopes Cabral and Willy Semedo got your goals in a 3–2 thriller.…
Cape Verde exit after pushing Argentina to extra time
Your team pushed Argentina to the absolute limit Friday night. Cape Verde 2–2 after 90 minutes.…
Cape Verde face Messi and Argentina in the biggest match in their history
Your team faces Argentina in the World Cup round of 32 on Friday. Lionel Messi and the reigning champions stand between Cape Verde and a place in the last 16.…
Cape Verde face Argentina with nothing to fear
Your team faces Argentina in Miami. Round of 32.…
Cape Verde face Argentina with 1% odds and nothing to lose
This is real. Cape Verde step onto the World Cup knockout stage Friday, July 3, against Argentina.…