“We, Cape Verde, ten islands protected by blue sharks in the middle of the ocean, have already made history.” A man celebrating in Cape Verde’s capital Praia after his country drew long-odds Game 1 against Spain at this year’s World Cup. The match – which took place in Atlanta last Monday – attracted wide international
The Cape Verdean goalkeeper, known as “Vozinha”, proved that age is just a number by making seven saves in a stellar performance against Spain, stopping every shot on goal and becoming the oldest player in World Cup history. The World Cup is a place where unlikely heroes are born, and in the case of Vozinha,
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain was widely considered the favorite to win it. So imagine what a shock and surprise the fans will be to see Spain in a highly competitive match with Cape Verde. To add further perspective, Spain entered the tournament ranked #2 in Cape Verde’s World Cup debut, while their