Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts ⊕
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Cape Verde set sights on Lionel Messi's Argentina in last 32 as dream run continues at 2026 edition of FIFA's showpiece.
Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule? ⊕
Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts ○
Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
Cape Verde stars wildly celebrate sealing historic World Cup knockout spot as hero goalkeeper Vozinha prepares to face Messi next ⊕⊕
The smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup is now celebrating as they've made it through to the knockout stages.
Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina ⊕
Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
Cape Verde's incredible World Cup journey continues after Saudi draw ⊖
Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify for the last 32 in their World Cup debut while Saudi Arabia crash out.
Cape Verde continue fairytale World Cup debut after Saudi Arabia draw books last-32 spot ⊕
For a few days at least, the Blue Sharks can scent Argentinian blood. What a scene they presented at the end after drawing for a third time and improbably, magnificently, qualifying from Group H as r…
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