The World Cup Made Cape Verde Famous, But Is It Ready For The Attention?

Could Cabo Verde turn its sudden global fame into tourism that benefits the islands without overwhelming the places already under pressure?

Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup Goal of the Tournament for strike vs. Argentina

Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral’s spectacular effort against Argentina has been named the 2026 World Cup goal of the tournament. The 23-year-old is the first player from

Curling shot by Cape Verde's Lopes Cabral against Argentina voted best goal at 2026 World Cup

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde made more World Cup history on Monday when Sidny Lopes Cabral won the public vote for goal of the tournament. Lopes Cabral’s curling shot into the far top corner of the Argentina net was a standout moment at the World Cup where the unheralded African team made a stellar debut.

WAFCON: Rui Costa is the architect behind Cape Verde’s meteoric rise

Cape Verde is a footballing nation that’s on the rise. Fresh from making history at their first men’s World Cup, the Cape Verde’s women’s side broke new ground on Wednesday as they made their

‘I was surprised’: Messi’s rare English words to Cape Verde defender before Argentina clash revealed

Cape Verde defender Steven Moreira revealed Lionel Messi surprised him by speaking English before their World Cup knockout clash, congratulating him on reaching the tournament. The MLS rivals had faced each other regularly,

Cape Verde star Pico Lopes gets red card in Shamrock Rovers game in Ireland

DROGHEDA, Ireland (AP) — Roberto “Pico” Lopes got a hero's welcome in Ireland after the World Cup — and a red card on Friday night. The Dublin-born Shamrock Rovers defender who helped Cape Verde reach the knockout round was sent off for a challenge on a Drogheda United opponent in stoppage time of a 0-0 draw in Ireland's top league.