Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream

NPR | By Ricci Shryock

Published May 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM EDT

In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch for young soccer players.

Ricci Shryock

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