Against all odds, Cape Verde makes history at the FIFA World Cup 2026! Discover how tactical brilliance and diaspora power fueled their miracle run to the Round of 32.

No Wins, No Losses, No Problem: Cape Verde’s unique path to World Cup knockouts

Cape Verde stunned the world with perhaps their most significant achievement on the global stage, restricting Spain to a scoreless draw in their tournament opener. Here are five fascinating facts about the third-smallest country (by population) to secure WC qualifications.

FIFA World Cup: 5 footballing facts about Cape Verde, the tiny nation that stunned Spain

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No Wins, No Losses, No Problem: Cape Verde’s unique path to World Cup knockouts

5 footballing facts about Cape Verde, the tiny nation that stunned Spain at WC