- 2d ago
Sidny Lopes Cabral's extra-time curler for Cape Verde against Argentina voted FIFA World Cup 2026 best goal
FIFA announced on Monday that Cape Verde international Sidny Lopes Cabral has won the fan vote for the best goal of the 2026 World Cup, for a 103rd-minute strike that briefly levelled the last-16 tie with Argentina at 2-2.
- Jul 4
Argentina survives Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller at World Cup
Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal of the tournament but defending champions Argentina needed extra time and an own goal to beat debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 16.
- Jul 4
Argentina survive Cape Verde thriller with 3-2 extra-time win, Messi breaks records
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal and Cristian Romero headed a 111th-minute winner as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami to reach the last 16, where they will face Egypt.
- Jun 28
Cape Verde makes history: smallest nation ever reaches World Cup last 32 after goalless draw with Saudi Arabia
The island nation of around 500,000 people finished second in Group 8 behind Spain after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, advancing undefeated and becoming the smallest country by population to ever reach the World Cup knockout phase.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, stays in contention for World Cup last 32
Cape Verde fought back to draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Miami, earning a second straight point in Group 8 and keeping their maiden World Cup knockout dream within reach.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde draws 2-2 with Uruguay after defensive blunder to stay in World Cup hunt
World Cup debutants Cape Verde earned a second straight point, drawing 2-2 with Uruguay after a goalkeeping error gifted substitute Helio Varela an equaliser.
- Jun 15
World Cup 2026: Spain held to 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in Group H opener
European champions Spain began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 0-0 draw against tournament debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta. Spain dominated possession but could not beat goalkeeper Vozinha, leaving the Group H favorites with only a point.
