How a LinkedIn DM helped Cape Verde recruit key player for World Cup

Cape Verde successfully recruited a key player for the FIFA World Cup 2026 through a LinkedIn DM. This unique recruitment method was noted during the Group H match between Spain and Cabo Verde on June 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Roberto Carlos Lopes of Cabo Verde was seen reacting during the game. The use of professional social networking proved instrumental in securing talent for the national team's participation in the global tournament.