Cape Verde will become one of the smallest nations ever to play in a FIFA World Cup when it debuts at the 2026 tournament in North America, marking a milestone exactly 50 years after the country gained independence. The 'Blue Sharks' topped a tough African qualifying group featuring Cameroon, winning eight of 10 matches and keeping clean sheets in all five home games. Drawn in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde are underdogs but have shown they can compete.

May 24, 2026

Sports

Tokyo and Shanghai Selected as Hosts for Olympic 2028 Urban Sports Qualifiers

The International Olympic Committee has chosen Tokyo and Shanghai to host urban sports qualifying events for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Skateboarding, sport climbing, and potentially breakdancing will be featured in the qualifiers. Both cities have strong track records of hosting major international sporting events.

May 7, 2026