Blue Sharks produce sensational defensive performance to secure 0-0 draw against European champions in Atlanta.

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 goalkeeper Vozinha made 18 saves in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the third most by a custodian aged 40 or above in the tournament. He made seven saves against Spain and eight against Argentina as Cabo Verde crash out in the Round of 32 after a 2-3 loss to defending champions.

Spain kept missing chances after chances as debutants Cabo Verde dished out a resilient performance to earn a 0-0 draw and gain their first World Cup point in their maiden World Cup outing.

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,

Cabo Verde held Spain in a seismic shock. The three other matches also ended all square. Standings \| Fixtures \| Tickets. Cabo Verde penned an A-grade upset in A-Town. The tiny isl

The Blue Sharks pushed Lionel Messi and the reigning champions to the absolute limit before bowing out in an emotional round of 32 clash

Cape Verde's players left in tears, but after the pain fades, they'll look back on a historic World Cup campaign that earned them pride and the world's respect.

Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Cape Verde after their 3-2 win at the FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain claimed that his side were well aware of the threat posed by the debutants, following their performances against Spain and Uruguay.