The curfew will run from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday in parts of Brockton, home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities.

As Cape Verde defies the odds in its first World Cup, violence has erupted in Brockton, as leaders are calling out “criminal actors” for exploiting what they say should be a pure community celebration.

Cabo Verde is a hot topic since they held Spain to a draw in their first-ever World Cup match. Here's why that puts a spotlight on Brockton.

Cape Verde, the small island that captured hearts on the world’s biggest stage 💙 Football wins again.

Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs.

The tournament's breakout team has turned the world's attention to a tiny Atlantic nation. It has introduced millions to Cape Verde, an island nation whose beaches, volcanoes and culture have long flown under the radar.

Cape Verde may have exited the World Cup following a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina, but the tiny African nation has left a permanent mark on the global stage. Despite the loss, their performance against the reigning world champions in Miami drew unprecedented praise from some of football's biggest legends like Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

India star R Ashwin has lauded Cape Verde's historic performance after pushing Lionel Messi and Argentina to the absolute brink in an extra-time World Cup epic.