The most gentlemanly team! Cape Verde national squad commits just 5 fouls in two matches—a new record

The Cape Verde national team continues to be the biggest revelation of the current 2026 World Cup—not only for their impressive results and spectacular goals, but also for their phenomenal discipline on the pitch. The African squad has set an all-time World Cup record.

Details: According to Opta, over their first two matches at the tournament, Cape Verde's players committed a total of just five fouls. This is the lowest number of fouls ever recorded by any national team over the opening two rounds of the World Cup since detailed statistics began in 1966.

It’s worth noting that the match itself ended in an eventful 2-2 draw.