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Searches for vacations to Cabo Verde shot up by 5000% after World Cup performance

The West African island nation captured worldwide attention during the 2026 Fifa World Cup after becoming the smallest country ever to reach the tournament’s knockout stage.

Collage of Cabo Verde GK Vozinha and Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: Collected

Vozinha beats Ronaldo in one of the World Cup's most unusual stats

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni. File Photo: Reuters

'I don't read social media': Scaloni dismisses allegations of Fifa bias towards Argentina

Cabo Verde's Vozinha, Marcio Rosa and CJ dos Santos are pictured during training at Inter Miami CF Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, on 2 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

David vs Goliath as Cabo Verde face Argentina at World Cup

Josimar José Évora Dias ( Vozinha ) and Lionel Messi. TBS collage.

Magic vs the Wall: Messi and Vozinha set for knockout showdown

Cabo Verde skipper Ryan Mendes during a Fifa World Cup match. Photo: Facebook

Cabo Verde captain Mendes under investigation over 'rape' ahead of Argentina clash

Mexico players celebrate their victory over South Korea on June 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters

World Cup 2026 group stage lights up with goals as Spain, Mexico set defensive benchmark

Josimar José Évora Dias ( Vozinha ) and Lionel Messi. TBS collage.

Can Argentina break Vozinha's wall?

Cape Verde players and staff celebrate after the match as Cape Verde qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS

'Nothing is impossible,' says Cape Verde coach as World Cup knockouts with Argentina nears

After a record 15-save masterclass against Ecuador, Curaçao once again turn to goalkeeper Eloy Room as they seek another World Cup upset.

Cote d'Ivoire eye knockout spot as Curacao chase World Cup dream

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother arrived in Miami. Photo: Collected

Mum is here! Vozinha's World Cup wish comes true

Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, poses for a photograph with her grandson Marvin Junior and granddaughter Lais Sofia at Cesaria Evora International Airport near Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, before she begins her journey to the United States, June 17, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Davidson Alves TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to watch son at World Cup

Photo: Collected

From Dublin Bank desk to World Cup stage: Roberto Lopes’ unbelievable journey