​ATLANTA — If you’ve been following the 2026 World Cup, you’ve probably seen Cape Verde’s impressive run to the round of 32. The Blue Sharks kicked off group play with a dramatic 0-0 draw against tournament favorite Spain, a match that featured seven saves from their goalkeeper Vozinha. They followed with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay and then another 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. Despite the trio of draws, Cape Verde advanced from the group stage into the knockout round in their World Cup debut. On Friday, July 3, they will face Argentina for a shot at reaching the round of 16. If you’re wondering where Cape Verde is located, USA TODAY has the answer. Here’s where Cape Verde sits on a world map: Where is Cape Verde located? The Cape Verde Islands lie in the mid-Atlantic, about 300 miles off the west coast of Africa. The archipelago comprises roughly 10 islands and five islets, divided into two groups: Barlavento (windward) and Sotavento (leeward). The Barlavento group includes Boa Vista, Sal, Santa Luzia, Santo Antão, São Nicolau and São Vicente, along with the islets Raso and Branco. The Sotavento group contains Maio, Santiago, Fogo and Brava. Cape Verde has a population of about 500,000 people. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where is Cabo Verde? Surprising location for World Cup team.