Cape Verde's incredible World Cup run captured hea...

Cape Verde's World Cup campaign may not have ended with a trophy, but according to ESPN, the island nation's run captured something more enduring: a series of unforgettable moments that earned the team respect from a global audience. For an underdog squad competing among the world's elite, that's a victory measured not in the final score, but in hearts won along the way.

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