Cape Verde has advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time, becoming the smallest nation to achieve this milestone. The team is now set to face Argentina in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Cape Verde reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time
Cape Verde has made history by becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. They will compete against Argentina in the Round of 32.
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Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts
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Cape Verde reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time