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A tiny island nation off Africa's coast just made a bold move: every single government vehicle is now electric. While the world watches them compete in the World Cup, Cape Verde is quietly winning at clean transportation.
A tiny island nation of under 500,000 people just made sports history. Cape Verde is heading to the 2026 World Cup, bringing hope to working-class neighborhoods where football has always been more than just a game.
A tiny island nation of 525,000 is shocking the soccer world at the World Cup. Cape Verde has now held powerhouses Spain and Uruguay to draws in their tournament debut.
A small island nation of 500,000 people just made history at the World Cup. Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to advance to the knockout rounds in their very first tournament appearance.
A tiny island nation of 500,000 people just became the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout stage. Cape Verde's fairy tale run continues with a showdown against defending champions Argentina.
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A tiny island nation off West Africa is making its World Cup debut after just 23 years of playing international soccer. Cape Verde's team, built on immigration and unity, brings their "no stress" philosophy to the world's biggest stage.
A tiny island nation of 600,000 people nearly eliminated defending World Cup champions Argentina, taking them to extra time before falling 3-2 in an unforgettable knockout match. Cape Verde's historic tournament run proved African underdogs can compete with the world's best.
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde pushed defending World Cup champions Argentina to the absolute limit in Miami, equalizing twice before falling 3-2 in an unforgettable extra-time battle. Their fearless performance proved underdogs can steal the show even in defeat.
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde is shocking the soccer world at their first-ever World Cup, holding powerhouses Spain and Uruguay to draws. Coach Bubista says his team proves dreams can triumph over money.
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde earned their second consecutive draw against soccer royalty at the 2026 World Cup, fighting back from a halftime deficit to tie two-time champions Uruguay 2-2. The result puts the tournament debutants on the brink of advancing to the knockout rounds while leaving Uruguay facing a shocking early exit.
A tiny island nation just rewrote the record books at the World Cup. Cape Verde, with a population smaller than most cities, became the smallest country ever to reach the knockout rounds.
A Cape Verde footballer's emotional embrace with his wife and young son after elimination captured the heart of the tournament. Their tearful reunion showed the human side of representing a nation on the world's biggest stage.
Making their World Cup debut, tiny island nation Cape Verde held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw, moving one step closer to an impossible dream. Their veteran goalkeeper's mom watched from the stands for the first time after never leaving their country before.
A Cape Verde supporter erupted in pure joy during a live BBC News interview the exact moment his nation scored its first ever World Cup goal. The spontaneous celebration captured the emotional power of sports and became an instant viral moment.
An island nation smaller than most cities just became the third-smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout stage. Cape Verde's players wept with joy after their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia secured a fairytale run that continues against Argentina.
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in history, stunning the soccer world. With just 500,000 citizens, they held their own against powerhouse teams to earn a spot in the Round of 32.
First-time World Cup participant Cape Verde earned their second point with a thrilling comeback draw against two-time champions Uruguay. The African island nation remains unbeaten after previously holding powerhouse Spain to a goalless draw.
A goalkeeper's mother will finally see her son play at the World Cup after getting her U.S. visa approved just in time. Vozinha's mom will be in the stands Sunday when Cape Verde takes the field in Miami.
A tiny island nation of just 525,000 people has become the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout stages. Cape Verde's players watched the final whistle on their phones, then cried tears of joy as they made history. #
Cape Verde, one of the smallest nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earned a thrilling 2-2 draw against powerhouse Uruguay in their tournament debut. The tiny island nation now stands on the brink of advancing to the knockout rounds after holding two soccer giants to draws.
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