Cape Verde becomes the smallest country in World Cup history to reach the knockout round
Published Jun. 26, 2026 10:01 p.m. ET
Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — Cape Verde becomes the smallest country in World Cup history to reach the knockout round.
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