Dubliner Roberto Lopes Helps Cape Verde Secure World Cup Qualification
Dublin-born Roberto Lopes played a crucial role in Cape Verde's historic 3-0 win over Eswatini, securing their qualification for the World Cup.
As a key player for the African nation, Lopes, also known as Pico, has won 42 caps for the country, qualifying through his father Carlos.
- Cape Verde has become the second smallest country in history to qualify for the World Cup.
- The country has a population of around 600,000.
- The 2026 World Cup will be hosted in Canada, the US, and Mexico.
Cape Verde made history by becoming the second smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.
Author's summary: Dubliner Roberto Lopes helps Cape Verde qualify for World Cup.