Cabo Verde's run to World Cup knockout stage has them believing in impossible
Cabo Verde has reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time after securing three consecutive draws in the group stage. The small island nation will face Argentina in the round of 32.
Why it matters
The team's success represents a historic underdog achievement in international sports, highlighting the global reach and competitive nature of the World Cup.
Coach Bubista is lifted into the air after Cabo Verde secured its unlikely place in the World Cup knockouts. ( Getty Images: Rico Brouwer/Soccrates )
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