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Cape Verde wrote a new history with its brilliant performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Located on the west coast of Africa, this small country with a population of about 5.5 lakhs made it to the Round of 32 by playing a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. With this, Cape Verde became the smallest populous country in the world to reach the knockout stage in the history of the Football World Cup.
Cape Verde remained invincible among the great teams
The Cape Verde team, which entered its first FIFA World Cup, was placed in a very difficult group, but it did not accept defeat in any match. The team held 2010 world champion Spain 0-0 in the first match. After this, a thrilling 2-2 draw was played against two-time world champion Uruguay. In the third match, Saudi Arabia was also not given a chance to score a goal and with a 0-0 draw, they secured three points and secured second place in the group. Spain won the top position in the group by defeating Uruguay.
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Now there will be a big competition with Argentina
Cape Verde’s next challenge in the Round of 32 will be current world champion Argentina. The match between the two teams will be played in Miami on July 3. Cape Verde will be eyeing an upset in this match too and making it to the last 16.
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40 year old goalkeeper Vojinha became the hero of victory
The most important role in this historic success of Cape Verde was played by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vojinha. His stellar performance throughout the tournament has caught the attention of football fans around the world. In the match against Saudi Arabia, he saved his team from defeat by making three excellent saves. He stopped Mohammad Kanno’s header in stoppage time of the first half. After this, in the second half, a dangerous shot from Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat was brilliantly deflected. In the 92nd minute, he ensured Cape Verde’s entry into the knockout stage by blocking Abdullah Al-Hamdan’s precise effort.