Cape Verde Nears Historic World Cup Qualification Amid Controversy

Praia, Cape Verde — Cape Verde is on the brink of a historic achievement: qualifying for its first-ever World Cup. The national team, known as the Sharks, only needs a victory against Eswatini on October 16 to secure its spot in the 2026...

How to watch Cape Verde vs Eswatini: Live streams as history beckons for Blue Sharks in World Cup qualifier

Watch Cape Verde v Eswatini today as the Blue Sharks look to make history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, with all the details here on live streaming globally. Cape Verde v Eswatini: Key information ► Date: Monday, 13 October 2025 ► Kick-off...

Cape Verde declares holiday for Sihlangu clash

Reading Time: 2 minutesSOCCER – The Government of Cape Verde has declared today a public holiday, ahead of the country’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Sihlangu Semnikati. With just one match remaining in Group D, Cape Verde stands...

Cape Verde boss Bubista urges squad to seize chance to reach first World Cup

Cape Verde coach Bubista urged his players to overcome their nerves in Monday night's crunch qualifier against Eswatini and seize the chance to advance to the World Cup for the first time. His Group D pacesetters take on the pool makeweights at...

2026 World Cup (Q): Benin, Cape Verde... all these surprise nations that could qualify

cheetahs of Benin Discover these nations that could spring a surprise and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. For the 2026 World Cup, set to take place next summer across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the expanded format from 32 to 48 teams...

Cape Verde vs Eswatini Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th October 2025

Cape Verde play Eswatini on Monday in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, looking to book their place at next year's showpiece with a win. With 20 points from nine games, the Blue Sharks are currently leading the race in Group D to qualify...

TUI flight from Brussels to Cape Verde resumes after emergency landing in Gran Canaria

TUIfly Boeing 737 MAX 8 OO-TMYTUI fly Belgium flight TB2031 from Brussels Airport to Boa Vista and Sal, Cape Verde, operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered OO-TMZ, made an emergency landing in Gran Canaria on Saturday morning after a hydraulic...

Preview: Cape Verde vs Eswatini - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Cape Verde and Eswatini, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Cape Verde will look to seal a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they...

Cape Verde reports 56 malaria cases

PRAIA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Cape Verde has recorded 56 malaria cases, including 23 imported ones, Minister of Health Jorge Figueiredo said on Thursday, urging residents of Praia, the city most affected, to remain vigilant. "We are going through a...

Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms in the Atlantic Ocean but isn't threatening land

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed Monday in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was located about 1,095 miles (1,762 kilometres) west of the Cape Verde Islands and had maximum...

Tropical Storm Lorenzo gets slightly stronger in the Atlantic Ocean but isn’t threatening land

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Lorenzo got slightly stronger Monday in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean but still is not threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was located about 1,150 miles (1,845 kilometers) west of the Cape Verde Islands...

Sihlangu stand between Cape Verde, debut World Cup

Reading Time: 2 minutesSOCCER – Cape Verde will host Sihlangu on Monday with a chance to secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, following a dramatic 3-3 draw in Libya that left their qualification hopes in their own hands. The Blue...

Cape Verde Eyes Historic World Cup Debut Against Eswatini

Cape Verde will host Eswatini on Monday with an opportunity to secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, following a dramatic 3-3 draw in Libya that kept their qualification hopes firmly in their own hands. The Blue Sharks currently sit...

Cape Verde fight back to earn a crucial point

Cape Verde are still in pole position to qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup after they battled back from an early goal down to draw 3-3 with Libya at the Tripoli Stadium on Wednesday, October 8. The Blue Sharks were trailing as early as...

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Cape Verde Held To Miss First Chance Of Reaching Maiden FIFA World Cup

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 – Cape Verde missed the chance to seal a historic World Cup qualification after a controversial offside call in injury time denied them a thrilling comeback win against Libya. Knowing a win would book their place at the 2026...

Cape Verde’s World Cup Dreams Dangle After Thrilling Draw with Libya

TRIPOLI, Libya — Cape Verde missed the chance to secure its first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification after rallying from a 3-1 deficit to earn a dramatic 3-3 draw against Libya. The match took place on Wednesday, October 8, in Tripoli, where Cape...

Cape Verde Miss First Chance To Reach Maiden World Cup

2 Cape Verde missed the chance to seal a first-ever qualification for the Fifa World Cup despite fighting back from 3-1 down to claim a 3-3 draw away against Libya in a thrilling contest. The Blue Sharks knew that claiming all three points in...

Cape Verde close to World Cup qualification but must wait

CAPE TOWN :Tiny Cape Verde will have to wait five more days before getting a last chance to secure a first-ever World Cup spot after they drew 3-3 away in a thrilling encounter in Libya on Wednesday. The island archipelago, off the west coast of...