Cape Verde will make their historic FIFA World Cup debut in 2026 after becoming the third-smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament. Here's everything you need to know about the island nation ahead of its first appearance on soccer's biggest stage.

On a September night in 2025, a chain of ten volcanic islands scattered off the west coast of Africa, home to barely half a million people, did something that should not be mathematically possible. Cape Verde beat Cameroon,

Delgado made a “homeland” trip with his grandmother in 2024, visiting Praia, the nation’s capital, and the volcanic island of Fogo to trace his family’s roots which settled in New England several generations before. He took in all that the country had to offer, from striking views of the Atlantic to hiking the Fogo volcano.

Cape Verde, officially known as Cabo Verde, secured a historic first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification by finishing at the top of a highly competitive CAF qualifying group

Germany vs Curacao LIVEA stark contrast of World Cup experience will be on show as Germany take on Curacao in the opening match from Group E this evening. On one hand, Die Mannschaft are competing in a 19th World Cup and are aiming to draw level with Brazil by clinching a fifth title.