The Hindu·3 min read·medium
FIFA World Cup 2026 | No stars, no problem for Cape Verde
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R.K. Arjun
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Cape Verde has reached the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an impressive unbeaten run in the group stage. The team is now set to face Argentina in the round of 32.
Why it matters
Cape Verde's unexpected success highlights the growing competitiveness of smaller nations in global football tournaments.
The script was written long ago — small island nation, eliminated at the group stage, goes home with a good story. Cape Verde has not read it.
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The article is a sports report focusing on tournament performance and team history.
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