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British mum dies two days after falling ill on holiday at Cape Verde hotel
Elena Walsh(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A British mum died after falling severely ill at what her family alleges was an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury holiday in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh, 64, was enjoying a stay at the five-star Riu Cabo Verde...
Cape Verde Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Nation Secures Historic First-Ever Spot as Praia Celebrates
Anyone else still recovering from that Cape Verde fever dream? Because the vibes are undefeated. This tiny island nation just sent shockwaves through world football, and all it took was one wild night in Praia, some diaspora hustle, and the single...
Mum who fell ill at Cape Verde hotel dies two days later
Elena Walsh with her husband Patrick, their son, Sean and Sean's fiancée, Gemma(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A British mum has died after suffering a severe illness while staying at what they claim was an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury holiday...
Mum who got sick at Cape Verde hotel dies two days later
Elena Walsh with her husband Patrick and their son, Sean(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A British mum has died after suffering a severe illness while staying at an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury holiday in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh, 64, was staying...
Cape Verde's fans jubilant following historic success
ShareSave Cape Verde's fans jubilant following historic success Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home. Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their...
Cape Verde Become the Second-Smallest Nation to Reach the FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde have made history by becoming the second-smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, after defeating Eswatini 3-0 at home. The victory secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the 2026 finals, ahead of...
Mum dies two days after falling ill on dream Cape Verde holiday
(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A mum died after falling severely ill during a holiday to celebrate her husband’s 60th birthday and their son’s engagement. Part-time nurse Elena Walsh, 64, began suffering from symptoms including sickness and...
Cape Verde set for World Cup debut; set to be featured in 2026 FIFA WC
Cape Verde secured their maiden World Cup berth with a 3-0 win over Eswatini, becoming Africa’s smallest nation by population (550,000) to qualify. They topped Group D with 23 points, surpassing Cameroon and making history in football’s global...
Cape Verde make history, qualify for first-ever FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde have etched their name into football history by becoming the second smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. With a population of just over 500,000, the island nation sealed their maiden World Cup berth after a...
Cape Verde is 2nd smallest nation to qualify for World Cup. What now
Cape Verde Makes Historic FIFA World Cup Qualification
Cape Verde, Africa Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Eswatini 3-0 on Monday. The victory allowed the island nation to secure its spot and top Group D in the African qualifying...
Cape Verde Advances To The World Cup For The First Time In History
Cape Verde, the small African nation with a population of about 525,000 people, has qualified for the World Cup for the first time. The historic moment happened on Monday when Cape Verde defeated Eswatini 3-0, winning their group in the African...
Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0, qualify for World Cup
Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time. The team from an archipelago off the coast of Senegal has about 550,000 inhabitants, making...
Cape Verde qualify for FIFA World Cup; here’s list of 5 smallest countries in WC history
Cape Verde on Monday (October 13) became the second smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa defeated Eswatini 3-0 in...
Cape Verde makes history, qualifies for first-ever FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde has achieved the unthinkable. In a night of unforgettable celebrations at Estádio Nacional, the island nation defeated Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. With a population of just 525,000, Cape Verde now...
Cape Verde makes World Cup debut with 3-0 win over Eswatini
Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut after cruising to a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday, clinching first place in its African qualifying group for the 2026 tournament. The volcanic island nation off Africa’s west coast secured one of the...
Cape Verde celebrates historic first World Cup qualification
A carnival-like celebration swept through Cape Verde after the country qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in its history. The archipelago nation off the coast of Senegal is the smallest African country by population — and the...
Cape Verde qualify for World Cup, Cameroon’s hope dims
Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after a 3-0 win against Eswatini. This victory secured the top spot in their African qualifying group, leaving Cameroon as the second team in the group. A tiny country with a...