FIFA World Cup debutants Cape Verde open their campaign on Monday in Atlanta against European champions Spain, in one of the bigger on-paper mismatches of the group stage of this year's tournament.

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Cape Verde, officially known as Cabo Verde, secured a historic first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification by finishing at the top of a highly competitive CAF qualifying group

For three days, officials from the CBF and the Cape Verdean Football Federation exchanged experiences and knowledge in Rio during a visit organized with FIFA’s support. The representatives of the African country,

Cape Verde defeated the Bermuda men’s football team 3-0 in an international friendly match today [June 6] in Connecticut, USA. Bermuda’s starting line-up was Milai Perott, Brighton Morrison, Daniel Cook,

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Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes says he feels like he is “representing two countries” at the World Cup as he prepares for a dream opening match against Spain on Monday. The Shamrock Rovers captain was born and raised in Crumlin and the locals gave him a send-off on Monday with friends and family waving Cape Verde flags.