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 ...

Full of beautiful landscapes and historical treasures, these are the 10 smallest countries in the world. And you can visit them in under 24 hours! The Vatican is the smallest independent state in the ...

Steve McClaren’s pain was Curacao’s gain as the Caribbean island became the smallest country by population ever to qualify ...

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 ...

Curaçao clinched a spot in the 2026 World Cup on a wild final night of Concacaf qualification, becoming the smallest nation ...

San Marino could, improbably, reach the World Cup Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images Qualification for the 2026 World Cup is nearing completion as teams battle to be one of the 48 competitors at 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 ...

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 ...