One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde extend dream run?

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.

Cape Verdeans what are your thoughts on Cape Verde’s World Cup 2026 performance so far?

We would like to hear from Cape Verdeans in the UK and across the globe on the team’s progress in the tournament Cape Verde is enjoying a fairytale World Cup, with their performance becoming the story of the tournament. There was the shock 0-0 draw with Spain in their tournament debut. Then on Sunday, there was another when they drew 2-2 with two-time champions Uruguay in Miami. This now puts them in serious contention for a place in the knockouts. Continue reading...

By Guardian community team

Cape Verde's Cinderella World Cup run stays intact with draw against Uruguay

Cape Verde's World Cup dream run continues with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay as the small nation inches closer to the knockout stage in their debut.

Cape Verde Has Become World Cup Darlings Without Winning A Game - Forbes

Cape Verde Has Become World Cup Darlings Without Winning A Game  Forbes

A win over Saudi Arabia will send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup

Here's something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play. With a win on Friday against Saudi Arabia, the tiny nation of about 500,000 people and about 15 million new Instagram followers will be headed to the round of 32. The Blue Sharks were long shots entering the World Cup; some books had them at no better than 12% to advance from the group stage.

By TIM REYNOLDS

‘The magic continues’ – supporters of Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes celebrate World Cup odyssey

Neighbours in Ashling Close, Crumlin, gathered outdoors to watch second match against Uruguay

By Ronan McGreevy

Cape Verde become story of World Cup but Pico Lopes wants more - 'We have to make the most of it now'

Defender targets qualification to knockout stages after 2-2 draw with Uruguay.

‘We came to dream big’: Bubista salutes Cape Verde’s World Cup rise

Vozinha’s mother witnessed the historic Uruguay draw as Cape Verde continue to defy expectations at the ongoing World Cup The post ‘We came to dream big’: Bubista salutes Cape Verde’s World Cup rise appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gbemidepo Popoola

Video: Rotterdam celebrates after Cape Verde plays Uruguay to 0-0 World Cup draw

Hundreds of fans gathered in Rotterdam early Monday to celebrate Cape Verde’s 2-2 draw with Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup, turning a local viewing event into an emotional overnight celebration afte

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Are Uruguay, Cape Verde eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw? - bolavip.com

Are Uruguay, Cape Verde eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw?  bolavip.com