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 Faroe Islands have given themselves a chance of making World Cup history in 2026, after exceeding expectations in their qualification campaign. Currently ranked 136th in the world by FIFA, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some countries are so tiny they could disappear into the suburbs of a big city — yet they’re rich in culture, history, and charm. The world’s smallest nations might not take up much space on a map, ...

The Vatican City in Rome, Italy is the home of the Pope and 450 citizens. With a population of just 800, its sovereignty was recognized by Italian government under Lateran Treaty on 11th February 1929 ...

The 2026 World Cup will be the largest ever edition of FIFA's flagship international football tournament. North America will welcome 48 teams — a significant increase from the 32 that have contested ...

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 ...