Cape Verde have made World Cup history, becoming one of the smallest nations ever to reach the Round of 32.
Cape Verde have written history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the Round of 32 for the first time ever — on their tournament debut.
A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia was enough to see them finish second in Group H, capping a stunning run against bigger football nations, TRIBUNA reports.
With a population of just over half a million, Cape Verde are now among the smallest countries to ever reach the knockouts.
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