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Cabo Verde's national football team made its debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing second in Group H with three draws against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia, securing a spot in the knockout stage. The team advanced to the Round of 16, where they drew 1:1 with Argentina before losing 3:2 in extra time, becoming the first team in the 21st century to reach the knockout phase without winning a group match.
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