Dubliner Roberto Lopes Secures World Cup Qualification with Cape Verde
Dublin-born Roberto Lopes played 90 minutes as Cape Verde secured qualification with a 3-0 win over Eswatini.
Cape Verde made history by becoming the second smallest country to qualify for the World Cup, with Lopes part of the team. He qualifies for Cape Verde through his father Carlos.
- Lopes, known as Pico, is a key player for the African nation, making his first appearance in 2019.
- He has won 42 caps for the country and played the full 90 minutes in their historic win.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted in Canada, the US, and Mexico.
Cape Verde, with a population of around 600,000, are the second smallest country in tournament history to qualify.
Author's summary: Dubliner Roberto Lopes helps Cape Verde qualify for World Cup.