Cape Verde National Football Team
The Cape Verde National Football Team, also known as the Blue Sharks, is the national football team representing Cape Verde, an island nation off the northwest coast of Africa. The team has gained recognition in recent years for its competitive spirit and has made significant strides in international football. Their recent victory against Eswatini, which secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marks a historic achievement as they become the second-smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, emphasizing the growing talent and passion for football in this small island nation.
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Cape Verde's performance will be remembered for its resilience and ability to compete with the world's best.
WK 2026 Special – Kaapverdië schrijft geschiedenis ondanks nipte nederlaag tegen Argentinië – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-07-04
The Cape Verde National Football Team advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in history.
Впервые в истории ЧМ по футболу в плей-офф вышли сразу девять африканских сборных: 28 июня 16:59
Kazakhstan· 2026-06-28
The Cape Verde National Football Team has reached the playoffs by drawing three matches.
Сформовані всі пари 1/16 фіналу ЧС-2026 з футболу – розклад матчів| Футбол
Ukraine· 2026-06-28
Uruguay faces Cape Verde in a key match after both teams drew in their Group H debut.
Resultados de los partidos del Mundial 2026 hoy, 21 de junio: España goleó 4-0 a Arabia Saudita | Fútbol | Deportes
Ecuador· 2026-06-21
Cape Verde is participating in the International Al Ain Cup football tournament.
طرح تذاكر كأس العين الدولية
United Arab Emirates· 2025-11-08
Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home.
Cape Verde's fans jubilant following historic success
United Kingdom· 2025-10-14