Cape Verde's dream run continues - Becomes smallest country into World Cup knockout round
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June 28, 2026
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Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation.
"We are small," he said. "But we have big hearts and we are fighters."
Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw, a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night to advance in the tournament.
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