Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia are facing off at the 2026 World Cup today as both bid to reach the knockout stage. A draw is likely to be enough for the African side to advance, while Saudi Arabia need a win to extend their stay at the tournament.

The full-back on defying the odds, dealing with racism, Cape Verde’s party people and taking on Lionel Messi

Ryan Mendes, the captain for Cape Verde’s national soccer team, is under investigation by police in New Zealand over allegations he raped a woman in March. Mendes, Cape Verde’s all-time leading scorer,

FIFA confirmed it has been in contact with New Zealand law enforcement, but said it could not comment further on the allegations

The Irish version of The 1% Club has ditched Lee Mack for a former Dublin banker who is now making World Cup history with Cape Verde. For the mother of tournament hero, Pico Lopes, the answer to

The woman who complained of an alleged sexual assault by Cape Verde football captain Ryan Mendes in Auckland was told by a representative of the sport’s go