Cape Verde continue remarkable World Cup storty with Uruguay draw

Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows

Cape Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina, but they are just part of a success story for African football as the group stages come to a close. A record 10 African nations qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and only Tunisia are headed home before the [] The post Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows appeared first on The Namibian.

Cape Verde gets historic 1st World Cup goal

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP) -- Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain in last week's opener took a 1-0 lead over Uruguay early in their match on Kevin Pina's free kick. It was Cape Verde's first-ever goal in the World Cup. After Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur was given a yellow card, Pina blasted a shot past diving goalie Fernando Muslera in the 21st minute, sending the Cape Verde fans in an excited frenzy as his t

Cape Verde: The Big Surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde has been the great revelation of the tournament, qualifying for the round of 16 in their first World Cup appearance, despite being an African island nation of just over 500,000 inhabitants. The team led by (Pedro Leitão Brito) Bubista came to the World Cup with the sole objective of enjoying the experience and []

Cape Verde makes history, Iran left waiting & Senegal shatters records

Cape Verde is through to the World Cup knockout stage in its tournament debut. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia sealed an incredible run after holding Spain national football team and Uruguay national football team earlier in the group.

FIFA World Cup: Uruguay 2-2 Cabo Verde

FIFA World Cup: Uruguay 2-2 Cabo Verde

How African Teams Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Morocco made history as the first African country to reach the tournament’s semi-finals, knocking out Portugal in the quarter-finals. It was a historic moment for African football, and players from the continent are bolstered by Morocco’s exceptional performance in 2022 for the ongoing 2026 tournament. For the 2026 World [] The post How African Teams Have Performed at the 2026 World Cup So Far appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Hakimi, Aynaoui, Saibari register memorable outings in Morocco's win over Netherlands

Guadalupe [Mexico], June 30 (ANI): It was a historic night for stars Achraf Hakimi, Neil El Aynaoui and Ismael Saibari as Morocco recorded a sensational win on penalties against the Netherlands, knocking the 2018 WC third-placed side out of the competition. African giants Morocco kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 dream alive with a thrilling 3-2 penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands after the sides were loc

'They're A Great Team': Messi, Scaloni Praise Cape Verde After Epic Extra Time Battle

Even in defeat, the performance by Cape Verde — a tiny island nation off the western coast of Africa — will stand as one of the most remarkable stories of this, or any, World Cup.

Sepanyol cari sentuhan kemenangan

GEORGIA: Sepanyol tidak mempunyai pilihan selain meraih kemenangan apabila berdepan Arab Saudi dalam aksi kedua Kumpulan H Piala Dunia 2026, hari ini selepas memulakan kempen dengan keputusan mengecewakan. La Roja yang diletakkan antara pasukan pilihan kejohanan sekadar seri tanpa jaringan menentang Cape Verde dalam perlawanan pembukaan, sekali gus mengundang kritikan terhadap prestasi mereka yang dilihat ... Read more The post Sepanyol cari sentuhan kemenangan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Cape Verde make history as they progress to knockouts after Saudi Arabia draw

Cape Verde will play Argentina in Miami on July 3.

Pandemonium in Cape Verde as BBC interviewer interrupted during first-ever World Cup goal

Cape Verde has been the story of the World Cup so far after securing two unlikely draws to open its first-ever appearance in the tournament. First, the small African island nation fended off Spain for a 0-0 draw, and on Sunday, Cape Verde backed up its first performance by securing a 2-2 scoreline against Uruguay.

Cape Verde in dreamland after impressive 2-2 draw against Uruguay

Cape Verde continued their historic FIFA World Cup journey with another remarkable performance, holding two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw in a dramatic Group H encounter. The post Cape Verde in dreamland after impressive 2-2 draw against Uruguay appeared first on Vanguard News.

Primer gol y mensaje claro: Lamine Yamal ya se enfoca en Uruguay

La estrella de La Roja sabe que hicieron un mal partido ante Cabo Verde, aunque celebra la que fue la primera victoria de España en el Mundial 2026. Ahora, es momento de pensar en el cierre de la Fase de Grupos ante Uruguay.

Cape Verde Celebrates Historic World Cup Run

Despite losing 3-2 to Argentina in extra time, Cape Verde’s national soccer team sparked jubilant celebrations across the country, particularly in the capital city of Praia. The island nation of about 500,000 people exceeded expectations by reaching the knockout stage in its tournament debut, earning admiration for its fearless performances. Cape Verde twice came from []

One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?

Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

LIVE – Argentina v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 commentary, updates, goals and stats as Cristian Romero restores holders’ lead

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Cape Verde and Uruguay share 2–2 draw in World Cup Group H clash

Miami, June 22 (SANA) Cape Verde and Uruguay played out a 2–2 draw on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in their second Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kevin Pena put Cape Verde ahead in the 21st minute before Maximiliano Araújo equalized for Uruguay in the 44th minute. Agustin Canobbio []

One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?

Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

Key moments and rate the players in Cape Verde's classic with Argentina

Key moments and rate the players in Cape Verde's classic with Argentina

What Scotland need to happen as England qualify for last 32: World Cup live news and latest updates today

Follow live World Cup news and the latest updates on June 27, as England seal their knockout spot while Cape Verde set up a historic Argentina battle.

Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup™ access

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a landmark moment for African football. For the first time in the tournament’s history, ten African nations – Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo – have taken to the world’s biggest football stage in North America. Their [] The post Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup access appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

2026 World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16

Co-hosts Mexico are the seventh country to make it into the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Javier Aguirre achieved the feat by beating Ecuador 2-0 on Wednesday morning. The two goals came in the first half from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez. Piero Hincapie picked up a 95th red card as Ecuador [] 2026 World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16

Cape Verde stars wildly celebrate sealing historic World Cup knockout spot as hero goalkeeper Vozinha prepares to face Messi next

Cape Verde stars wildly celebrate sealing historic World Cup knockout spot as hero goalkeeper Vozinha prepares to face Messi next

Arriba Mexico! Hosts dominate, knock out Ecuador and advance! 🎥

The mythical Azteca, which staged Brazil’s third World Cup title in 1970 and saw Maradona lead Argentina in 1986, lived through another historic chapter.Mexico ended a LONG winless drought in knocko...

‘Nothing is impossible’: Cape Verde relishing World Cup date with Argentina

Cape Verde reach last 32 after draw with Saudi Arabia‘We showed the world you should not fear difficulties’The Cape Verde head coach, Bubista, said his team have “shown that nothing is impossible” after his side secured a historic meeting with Argentina in the last 32.Cape Verde became the smallest country by population to reach the World Cup’s knockout stages, and the first debutants since 2010 to do so, after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in Houston. The result meant they finished second in Group H, a stunning achievement given they were deemed outsiders in a group also including Spain and Uruguay. Continue reading...

A valiant Atlantic archipelago has put itself on the map after lighting up the World Cup – but what do you really know about Cabo Verde?

A TINY Atlantic archipelago nation is starting to a draw global attention after holding the mighty Spain at the North American World Cup. Cabo Verde’s first-ever World Cup campaign has

Morocco’s World Cup success reflects Africa’s long struggle for recognition – Herbert Mensah

The President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has described Morocco’s impressive FIFA World Cup campaign as a victory not only for the North African nation but for the entire African continent, saying it demonstrates how far African sport has come in overcoming decades of exclusion and prejudice. Speaking on the performances of African teams at the tournament, Herbert said Morocco’s victory over the Netherlands early Tuesday morning was one of the standout moments of the competition and underscored the growing competitiveness of African football on the global stage.

Cape Verde’s World Cup run offers Haiti a bold blueprint for success | Analysis 

MIAMI — Cape Verde, a tiny island of about 530,000 people off Africa’s western coast, made history when it became the second smallest nation ever—after Dutch Caribbean island Curaçao— to [] The post Cape Verde’s World Cup run offers Haiti a bold blueprint for success | Analysis appeared first on URL Media.

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Cape Verde pulls off another stunner at World Cup, now in strong position to advance

Cape Verde is rapidly becoming one of the best stories at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How Cape Verde immortalised themselves in valiant World Cup exit to Argentina

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (A.E.T.): The tiny African island nation hit back against the holders twice to threaten one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history before an extra-time own goal proved the difference