Cape Verde's sensational debut World Cup campaign ended on Friday ​but not until they had taken world champions Argentina down to the wire and become the sentimental favourites of millions ‌of fans around the world.

Cape Verde pushed defending World Cup champions Argentina all the way before an agonising defeat on Friday in Miami.

Cape Verde's football team, the Blue Sharks, has emerged as a serious force on the global stage, challenging traditional hierarchies with their disciplined play and historic World Cup qualification. This article explores how the island nation,

Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and Uruguay

Argentina advanced to the World Cup ​last 16 with a 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, but the reigning champions left the match ‌with new doubts after being pushed to the brink by the tournament debutants.

If World Cups were measured in moments then Cape Verde would be champions, as their incredible run to the knockouts captured the hearts of fans.