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Cape Verde fans celebrate historic World Cup draw against Spain

Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off West Africa, qualified for the World Cup. The qualification makes it one of the smallest countries ever to reach the tournament. In its Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off West Africa, qualified for the World Cup. The

qualification makes it one of the smallest countries ever to reach the tournament. In its opening match, Cape Verde faced Spain, a pre‑tournament favorite. The game ended in a draw, surprising many observers. Fans in Cape Verde celebrated the result with exuberant

chants of “We’ve arrived!”. The draw highlighted the team’s defensive resilience against a strong opponent. Local officials praised the performance as a milestone for the nation’s football development. The outcome sets an optimistic tone for Cape Verde’s remaining group

matches.

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