The tiny island nation overcame massive odds to qualify to play but its brand of Afrobeat, from the late Cesária Évora to newcomer June Freedom, has already scored.

Cape Verde qualified for its first World Cup with 23 points and a perfect home record, but US visa bonds up to $15,000 threaten to keep fans away.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of Cape Verde and its national soccer team, raising concern about who can attend the tournament.

Follow Cape Verde's FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer news, fixtures, results, squad and group standings from Reuters, covering their path through the tournament.

The number of people in the United Kingdom infected by Shigella after going to Cape Verde has increased but no cases have been recorded in recent months. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is also monitoring three clusters of Salmonella infections associated with travel to Cape Verde.

Spain arrive as title favourites in Group H. Uruguay’s proud World Cup tradition meets Cape Verde’s historic debut, creating a group where football’s past and future collide.

Here, GOAL brings you all the necessary information you need to stream Cape Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 games across the United States.