If this year’s FIFA World Cup introduced you to the small West African island country of Cape Verde, you should know there’s much more to the nation beyond its spirited, talented, and persevering players.

Cabo Verde was a breakout sensation for many World Cup views, sparking interest in the island country as a destination. Here’s how to get there from the United States.

Get to know Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, the tiny country brave enough to take on Argentina and Lionel Messi in the World Cup.

Just as Cape Verde was lining up against the defending champions, Argentina, their head coach Bubista was continuing his tradition of handing gifts to opposition coaches. Bubista’s team has gone from an unknown island to one of the most loved underdogs at the World Cup thanks to excellent performances on the field and even more heartwarming stories off the field.

Cape Verde lost on Friday, but won the respect of just about every soccer fan on the planet. Representing a country of around 530,000 in their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, Cape Verde took defending champion Argentina to their absolute limit.

Cabo Verde is a hot topic since they held Spain to a draw in their first-ever World Cup match. Here's why that puts a spotlight on Brockton.

Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what seemed unthinkable before the tournament: a spot in the knockouts.

For decades, the west African island nation of Cape Verde was perhaps best known for the music of late singer Cesária Évora. This summer, however, the Atlantic archipelago has gained fame for a different reason: football.

The curfew will run from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday in parts of Brockton, home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities.

Cape Verde will make their historic FIFA World Cup debut in 2026 after becoming the third-smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament. Here's everything you need to know about the island nation ahead of its first appearance on soccer's biggest stage.

Youth players in Cape Verde have a new belief after watching their national team in the World Cup.