‘Everyone is talking about Cape Verde’: World Cup run delights diaspora community in UK

For Cape Verdeans in Britain, the 2026 World Cup represents a moment of profound visibility. The island nation's football team is competing on the world's biggest stage, earning hard-fought draws against Spain and Uruguay. For young Lauryn and others in the diaspora community, who once struggled to find their country on school maps, seeing Cape Verde center-stage is transformative. According to The Guardian, the team's performances have sparked pride across the community. As Lauryn explains: 'Everyone is talking about Cape Verde now. People saw the talent and the skill of our players.'

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