'We’re there to get out of the group': Pico Lopes delighted with Cape Verde World Cup draw

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes' Cape Verde were drawn against Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in their World Cup group

Cape Verde international and recipient of the Soccer Writers Ireland 2025 Men's Personality of the Year Award Roberto Lopes of Shamrock Rovers watches the World Cup draw at Clontarf Castle in Dublin. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Pico Lopes said he was "buzzing" after Cape Verde were drawn with Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in their group for this summer's World Cup. 

The Shamrock Rovers captain, recipient of the Soccer Writers Ireland 2025 Men's Personality of the Year Award on Friday, will be 34 and seven years into an unexpected international career with his father's native country by the time the finals roll around.