While Argentina clearly needs to improve to defend its World Cup title, manager Lionel Scaloni doesn't think a lineup overhaul is necessary.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has received an unusual honour after a newly-discovered marine mollusc was named after him by Spanish researcher Jesus Ortea. The tribute follows the veteran's standout performances at the World Cup,

The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay - a two-time World Cup champion - on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 draw. Kevin Pina scored on a free kick for Cape Verde's first-ever goal in the World Cup,

Thousands of fans in Cape Verde welcomed their national soccer team home after a historic World Cup performance, with the team's young players inspiring a new generation of islanders to pursue the sport.

Lopes has now revealed the conversation, explaining that he deliberately nudged Messi just to make sure he was playing against the Argentine legend.

This friendly will pit El Tri against one of the 2026 World Cup’s surprise packages, just before the official competitions kick off. Get ready for fireworks!

Former India striker Robin Singh believes India's long-standing FIFA World Cup dream can become a reality if the country draws inspiration from emerging football nations like Cape Verde while adopting Japan's long-term approach towards player development and infrastructure.