Of the 182 goals scored (until then) at this FIFA World Cup, Dembélé's hat trick goal was the first to see all 11 players involved in the move. 2. Dembélé 's hat trick
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.
Shamrock Rovers gaffer calls Pico Lopes live on RTE after Cape Verde reach World Cup knockout stages
The Crumlin native and League of Ireland ace took the call from Stephen Bradley, who was serving as a pundit on RTE, after Cape Verde managed a draw against Saudi Arabia, which secured them a second-place finish in Group H.
Meet Bubista, the visionary manager leading the ultimate David vs Goliath story as Cape Verde prepares to fight Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the Round of 32. Check his profile, and read his top stateme
FIFA 2026 | 'Feel like I'm in a dream': Deroy Duarte on Cabo Verde's historic knockout qualification
The Blue Sharks are the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup. They are also the third smallest country to appear at the tournament and advanced after drawing all three of their group matches.
Cape Verde scripted a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification story, holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw.
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