To Understand Cape Verde's Soccer Roots, Head to the Beach
Cape Verde is set to showcase its beach soccer skills at the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time the nation has qualified for the tournament. Locals, including players like Sidny Lopes-Cabral, celebrate their passion for soccer on the beaches, where games often attract both residents and tourists. The team's journey to the World Cup is a significant moment for the small archipelago, intertwining its rich history and culture with the sport.
- ▪Cape Verde will participate in the 2026 World Cup for the first time in its history.
- ▪Sidny Lopes-Cabral, a player on the national team, grew up playing beach soccer on Tarrafal Beach.
- ▪The team celebrated their qualification at Quebra Canela Beach with local fans.
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Islands & BeachesTo Understand Cape Verde's Soccer Roots, Head to the BeachThe archipelago of Cape Verde may be small, but the love for beach soccer is mighty—and this World Cup, the country will finally get to show off its skills.By Albert SamahaMay 27, 2026GettySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThis story is part of a series celebrating soccer cultures around the world—and the communities shaped by them. Read more 2026 World Cup coverage here.In the late afternoon, when the air cools and work ends, Leonardo Lopez and his friends gather at Santa Maria beach in Cape Verde to play soccer. They pick out a flat patch of white sand beyond the tide’s reach, and set up black volcanic stones to mark the goals. Fishing boats float by on the shimmering horizon.
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