Cape Verde surprised everyone by playing in its first-ever World Cup - and then advancing to the knockout round. On Friday, they're rewarded with a matchup against Argentina, the defending champion.

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Cape Verde have earned a spot in the knockout stage at the 2026 World Cup with a scoreless draw against Saudi Arabia in Houston. The World Cup debutants finish in second place in Group H after drawing ...

The fairy-tale for Cape Verde continues as the tournament debutants proceeds to the knockout stage. Cape Verde, located off the coast of West Africa with a population of just over 500,000, entered the ...

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Cape Verde qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup after their goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. The Blue Sharks became the first national team to progress from the group stage on their ...

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