06/12/2026
As Atlanta gets set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup this month we're wishing Dublin-born Roberto "Pico" Lopes and the Cape Verde national team the very best of luck.
Born in Ireland to an Irish mother and Cape Verdean father, Roberto's journey to the World Cup is a unique one. Having grown up in Dublin, he now represents Cape Verde on the international stage and will be among the players taking to the field in Atlanta on Monday against Spain.
Read more about Roberto's story, his family connections, and his path to the World Cup in the article here https://www.ireland.ie/en/portugal/dublin-world-cup-roberto-pico-lopes-on-football-family-representing-cape-verde/