Argentina defeated Cabo Verde after extra time to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

"It's a lot easier to explain what nationality we are to everybody now," said Clifford Fernandes in Brockton of Cabo Verde's historic World Cup debut.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup featured one of the greatest underdog stories in the tournament’s history. After expanding to a 48-team format, Cabo Verde made its first World Cup appearance and faced two of FIFA’s top teams (at the time) in No.

Cabo Verde have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-2 extra time defeat to defending champions Argentina, but the Blue Sharks leave the tournament as one of its greatest stories. From Vozinha's seven saves against Spain to Sidny Lopes Cabral's stunning equaliser against Argentina,

Argentina survived one of the most dramatic FIFA men's World Cup knockout-round games in recent memory.

ATLANTA ― If you've been watching the 2026 World Cup, then you may have likely seen Cape Verde's incredible run to the round of 32. The Blue Sharks opened tournament play with a sensational 0-0 draw against tournament favorite Spain,

The defending champion was unimpressive and needed extra time to defeat an honorable Cabo Verde.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha went viral during his World Cup debut. Who is he? Meet the breakout star.

Actors, former players and pundits across the world have come together in support of Cabo Verde after their World Cup heroics.