Qualifying for a World Cup is already an achievement. But for some countries, it’s a true demographic miracle. In the history of the World Cup, a few nations with a tiny pool have managed to carve a ...

Countries come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the largest sovereign countries by measure of surface area include Russia, Canada and the U.S., according to nationsonline.org. But what is the smallest ...

The expanded 48-team World Cup has given some of world soccer's minnows the chance to join the sport's biggest party.

Fans celebrate in the stands after Cape Verde defeated Eswatini in a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Estdio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to clinch their qualification for ...

Ever thought that the smallest countries on Earth might deliver the biggest thrills? These tiny nations pack more punch per square mile than their larger neighbors could ever dream of. From towering ...

Not every country is a household name, and many travelers are surprised to learn that the world contains dozens of small sovereign nations hiding in plain sight. These miniature countries often offer ...

The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the U.S. state of Vermont, Cape ...

The smallest countries in the world are places you can explore in your next vacation if you want less congested environments. They have fewer populations; the country with the largest number of people ...