Cape Verde Bus Crash Kills 25, Mostly Students
#CapeVerde #BusCrashAt least 25 people, mostly schoolchildren and teenagers, died when a bus plunged into a ravine on Cape Verde's Fogo island. Two days of mourning were declared. Authorities are investigating the crash's cause. read more
Cape Verde’s World Cup Run Ends, Legacy Lives On
#WorldCup2026 #CapeVerdeCape Verde's historic World Cup run ended in extra time against Argentina, but their brave, identity-driven performances earned global respect. The small island nation inspired fans with stunning goals, dramatic draws, and a never-say-die spirit that put them on the football map. read more
Cape Verde’s World Cup Dream Ends in Extra Time
#CapeVerde #WorldCup2026Cape Verde's debut World Cup run ended in extra time against Argentina, but the 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha captivated fans with heroic saves, nearly engineering a historic upset. Their journey inspired global support. read more
Cape Verde Makes History as Smallest World Cup Knockout Team
#CapeVerde #WorldCupCape Verde became the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage, advancing with three draws. Their 0-0 result against Saudi Arabia secured second place in Group H, setting up a match against Argentina and Lionel Messi. read more
Cape Verde Stuns Uruguay to Keep World Cup Dream Alive
#WorldCup #CapeVerdeCape Verde stunned Uruguay with a 2-2 draw after Kevin Pina and Hélio Varela scored, following their upset of Spain. The tiny island nation now has a legitimate chance to advance in the expanded 48-team World Cup. read more
40-Year-Old Goalkeeper Vozinha Stuns Spain, Goes Viral
#WorldCup #CapeVerdeVozinha, a 40-year-old journeyman goalkeeper, became a World Cup hero after holding Spain to a 0-0 draw, making seven saves. His Instagram followers skyrocketed from 56,000 to 8 million. The emotional performance fulfilled a lifelong dream for Cape Verde's first tournament. read more
40-year-old Cape Verde keeper stuns Spain in World Cup debut
#WorldCup #CapeVerde40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made a stunning World Cup debut with seven saves, holding Spain to a 0-0 draw. Emotional after the match, he dedicated the performance to his late grandparents and mother. read more
Tiny Cape Verde Chases Massive World Cup Dream
#WorldCup #CapeVerdeCape Verde, with half a million people, achieves its first World Cup dream. The Blue Sharks qualify, inspiring youth like EPIF player Yuri Fernandes. The nation’s diaspora and federation investment fuel pride, though they face Spain in a daunting opener. read more