Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts
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According to Al Jazeera, Cape Verde has made World Cup history. The island nation, with a population of just over half a million people, became the smallest ever to qualify for the knockout stage—and the news sparked celebrations across the country. It's a remarkable achievement for one of the world's tiniest nations on the global football stage.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/27/cape-v...
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