2 days ago · Cape Verde have made history by becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup. The prize for a side representing a group of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean …

On 13 October 2025, they qualified for the first time after 3–0 victory over Eswatini. [2][3] At the time of their qualification, Cape Verde was noted as the smallest country by land area and the second-least …

In the qualification campaign for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, Cape Verde advanced to the final round after their first victory in a World Cup qualifier, beating Swaziland.

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Cape Verde have become the smallest country in history to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup after drawing 0-0 against Saudi Arabia. Three draws from their three group games saw the minnows ...

Cape Verde have made history by becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup. The prize for a side representing a group of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean will be to ...

5 days ago · The latest World Cup action as the likes of Spain and even Cape Verde joined France, Senegal and Norway in the knockout stages

2 days ago · Cape Verde continue fairytale World Cup debut after Saudi Arabia draw books last-32 spot Read more 2d ago 22.25 EDT

2 days ago · Cape Verde's dream journey at their first World Cup is not over yet. The island nation off the western coast of Africa became the smallest country by population to ever make the knockout …

3 days ago · Cape Verde make history as they finish runners-up in Group H to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia.