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Cape Verde's dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
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· June 26, 2026
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Key points Further details about Cape Verde's journey to the knockout round are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The team's achievement is a significant one, and their story can be found through local news sources, including NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, for those interested in learning more about their impressive run in the World Cup.
Cape Verde has made history by becoming the smallest country to reach the World Cup knockout round. The team's success can be attributed to the outstanding performance of its 40-year-old goalkeeper, Vozinha.
The island nation, located off the western coast of Africa, has had a remarkable run in the tournament, including draws against Spain and Saudi Arabia. Further details about Cape Verde's journey to the knockout round are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
The team's achievement is a significant one, and their story can be found through local news sources, including NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, for those interested in learning more about their impressive run in the World Cup.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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