Cape Verde becomes smallest nation by population to reach World Cup knockout stage.
Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup knockout stage, becoming the smallest nation by population to achieve this milestone. The team will face defending champions Argentina on July 3, 2026, in Miami.
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“Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts” · Reuters, Al Jazeera
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