Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

In one of the tournament's defining underdog stories, Cape Verde's World Cup campaign has ended in defeat. According to BBC News, the island nation fell to defending champion Argentina. But while the scoreline didn't go their way, Cape Verde leaves the tournament with something perhaps more valuable: a lasting impression on the global stage. As the competition's smallest participating country, their determination and spirit will be remembered long after the final whistle.

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