Cape Verde’s goalie Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, talks with “CBS Mornings” about the team’s inspiring run in the World Cup. The tiny country was playing in the tournament for the first time. Vozinha describes his unexpected rise to fame, challenges to becoming a professional player and his future in soccer. Source link
For the past 39 days, fans around the world have rallied behind their national teams, gathering in bars, at watch parties and inside packed stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Sunday, the tournament reaches its climax as Spain and Argentina battle at MetLife Stadium for soccer’s biggest prize. Spain is looking to secure … Read more
Nature: Cape May National Wildlife Refuge – CBS News Watch CBS News We leave you this summer Sunday on the seashore at New Jersey’s Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. Videographer: Scot Miller. Source link
Since this World Cup began, how many people have learned about Cape Verde, the small nation off the west coast of Africa? In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain. Then it recorded another against Uruguay, and another against Saudi Arabia, making it the smallest country to ever qualify … Read more
Three World Cup matches are scheduled for Friday, and many eyes will be on Lionel Messi and Argentina facing Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage. Chris Branch, a senior writer for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link
BOSTON — A Massachusetts city home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities will impose a nighttime curfew ahead of Cape Verde’s World Cup match Friday after police said recent postgame celebrations were marred by shootings, stabbings and other violence, prompting city officials to request National Guard assistance. Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues announced … Read more
The fairy-tale for Cape Verde continues as the tournament debutants proceeds to the knockout stage. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Cape Verde, located off the coast of West Africa with a population of just over 500,000, entered the Cup as the smallest nation with … Read more
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team secured a spot in the World Cup knockout round following its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday. Meanwhile, Cape Verde stunned its second opponent of the tournament, Uruguay, after a 2-2 draw. CBS News’ Elizabeth Campbell has the latest. Source link
Spain entered the match as the No. 3-ranked team in FIFA’s world rankings, behind only Argentina. Its roster featured, as the announcers pointed out, players on its bench who would surely start for any other World Cup team, let alone Cape Verde. It featured stars like Lamine Yamal, who play for powerful European clubs and … Read more
On a Tuesday in early June, the international terminal at Boston’s Logan Airport is a sea of blue Cape Verde soccer jerseys. Dozens of people have gathered here in hopes of catching a glimpse of the country’s national team arriving in the United States for the World Cup. As travelers pushing large carts of luggage … Read more