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Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English June 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM

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Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history. The footballing minnows are the tiniest nation, by population, to ever make the stage. They face defending champions Argentina on July 3 in Miami.

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