All the latest news and updates as Cape Verde celebrate holding former champions Spain as Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran earn draws.

Mendes has been accused of raping a woman who had been hired to work with the team during a tournament in New Zealand earlier this year.

Four people were shot in Brockton Friday night after the FIFA World Cup match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.

As well as glory, prestige and millions of Instagram followers, World Cup debutants Cape Verde’s run to the knockout stages has yielded major economic benefits for the African archipelago. After becoming the smallest nation in history to get out of the group stage,

Lionel Messi is set to steal the spotlight once again at the 2026 World Cup, but this time, before the ball even starts rolling! The President of Cape Verde has confirmed he’ll try to meet the Argentine captain to present him with a very special gift on behalf of his entire country,