Cape Verde
Tiny island, giant leap: Cape Verde at FIFA World Cup
Iceland, with a population of around 340,000, became the smallest country to qualify for the global showpiece when they reached the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
13 October 2025
Dutch talent steering several countries towards 2026 World Cup
The Netherlands have enjoyed plenty of World Cup success as three-time runners-up, and at next year’s finals in North America, Dutch influence could stretch well beyond their own team.
8 October 2025
South Africa, Ivory Coast complete semifinals lineup
South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the post-match shootout against the Cape Verde Islands to carry his country into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw in their quarter-final on Saturday.
4 February 2024
Ivory Coast stun holders Senegal, Cape Verde into quarterfinals
Cape Verde won an AFCON knockout tie for the first time in their history as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in Abidjan.
30 January 2024
Hurricane Fred hits Cape Verde islands
A hurricane with winds of up to 140km/h (85mph) has hit the island nation of Cape Verde, off the coast of West Africa.
1 September 2015