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Cabo Verde's women's team prepares for their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, inspired by the men's historic World Cup run. Midfielder Ivania Moreira shares her excitement and aspirations for qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Cabo Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral has won the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament for his stunning equalizer against Argentina in the Round of 16. The 23-year-old left-back curled the ball into the top corner to make it 2-2 in extra time, a goal that beat Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti's Wilson Isidor to the award.
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha has signed his official contract with Colo Colo after a verbal agreement on Friday. He will travel to Chile soon for a medical and contract signing.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has a verbal agreement with Chilean club Colo Colo. Documents are yet to be signed, likely over the weekend, followed by travel for medical tests.
Chilean club Colo Colo is negotiating with Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as a free agent. An initial proposal was sent, and a counter proposal has been received. Colo Colo will decide between Vozinha and Santiago Mele soon.
Africa sent its largest-ever contingent to the 2026 World Cup. While five teams exited after conceding late goals, debutants Cape Verde and others made history. Only Morocco reached the quarter-finals, but the continent showed progress ahead of the 2030 tournament in Africa.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, has impressed at the World Cup as a free agent. Two Brazilian Série B clubs are reportedly moving to sign him.
Tens of thousands of fans welcomed Cape Verde's national football team home after their historic World Cup debut. The Blue Sharks, the tournament's second-smallest nation, drew with Spain and Uruguay and nearly upset Argentina before being eliminated.
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami. The atmosphere was electric with fans celebrating the star, who now has seven goals in the tournament and continues to break records.
Argentina overcame a spirited Cabo Verde in extra time to reach the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt after the Pharaohs beat Australia on penalties. Cabo Verde twice came from behind before an own goal decided the match.
Argentina survived a major scare, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time via a deflected Cristian Romero header to advance to the round of 16.
Sidny Cabral scored a brilliant goal in extra time to draw Cape Verde level with Argentina for the second time in the match.
Lisandro Martinez scored to restore Argentina's lead over Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
Deroy Duarte scored an equaliser for Cape Verde against Argentina in their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami, stunning the favourites.
Judy Lopes says her son Roberto 'Pico' Lopes will embrace the challenge of facing Lionel Messi when Cape Verde meet Argentina in the World Cup last 32. The African side, the smallest nation to reach the knockout stages, face the defending champions in Miami on Friday.
Uruguay legend Diego Forlan and Bulgaria icon Hristo Stoichkov praised debutants Cabo Verde and underdogs Congo DR for their inspiring performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting their discipline, joy, and lack of pressure.
The expanded 48-team World Cup brought new stories like Cape Verde's historic qualification, but major nations faced little jeopardy. With more goals and surprises, the format's success is debated.
Cabo Verde have secured a spot in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by the tournament's official website.
Cape Verde became the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage, finishing second in Group H. They will face defending champions Argentina in the last 32 after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia and Spain's win over Uruguay confirmed their progress.
Cape Verde earned a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, securing their place in the last 32 on their World Cup debut. Saudi Arabia were eliminated from the tournament.
