Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of West Africa, is making history in the world of soccer as it competes in its first-ever FIFA World Cup. With a population of just over 550,000 people, Cape Verde's tiny squad is facing off against some of the world's top teams, but its fans are undeterred by the long odds. The country's vibrant diaspora, scattered across the globe, is coming together in a show of national pride, with supporters in Portugal, the United States, and other countries donning the national team's colors to cheer on their homeland. As Cape Verde takes the stage in the global soccer spotlight, its fans are eager to see if the island nation can pull off a major upset.
As tiny Cape Verde competes in its first World Cup, fans in its far-flung diaspora are rallying around their homeland.
