Cape Verde News

India are likely to play Cape Verde in Kolkata or Kochi on October 6. With the match against Brazil scheduled here on October 3 and two more away to New Zealand in November, 2026 could be the year India play four matches against teams from the last World Cup

Another footballing bonanza could be in store for Indian fans, with the Blue Tigers likely to host recent World Cup sensation Cape Verde between September 30 and October 6, according to sources. The proposed fixture could be played either before or after India

Midfielder Deroy Duarte told reporters he wanted to cry. Everyone was just waiting and praying, he said

Mumbai: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni stood on the sidelines rubbing his eyes and forehead. This was his reaction to his team finding the decisive goal in the World Cup Round off 32 win over Cape Verde at Miami on Saturday morning (IST)

After Cape Verde gave Argentina an almighty scare before succumbing to an own goal to lose a tight Round of 32 match 3-2 in Extra Time, Lionel Messi was all praises for the World Cup debutants after the contest. After the match when he was taking photos with t

It could have been the greatest night for the Duarte family, but will now carry with it a bittersweet feeling. Brothers taking the field together in a FIFA World Cup game is a special occasion and it was no different for Cape Verde s Deroy and Laros Duarte aga

The aftermath of Argentina s 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32 game was all applause for the African nation, following an incredible showing against the defending world champions and for pushing them to the limit. French Legend Thierry H

Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the very limit, taking the match into extra time before eventually losing 3-2. Although their World Cup journey ended there, the fearless manner in which they played earned widespread respect, including from Lionel Messi, whose b

It would be a tough time for Diney Borges, whose own goal was the difference between Cape Verde and one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. He would think that the stellar defensive work of the group stages and even during the Round of 32 game against

In the beatifically lit-up Hard Rock Stadium in Miami a beautiful fairy-tale met a tearful end. Cape Verde s stirring journey, from utter unknown to holding off the game s powerhouses to nearly pulling off the greatest shocks of all time, ended at the hands, l

While many had different teams pegged as potential dark horses ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the spotlight has increasingly shifted to one surprise package: the African nation of Cape Verde. Their impressive run has captured widespread attention and excitement

Lionel Messi gave fans another memorable moment ahead of Argentina s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Cape Verde but this time, it had nothing to do with football. A short video showing the Argentine skipper going through a routine airport securit