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Cape Verde smallest nation to make WC knockouts
Cape Verde has made history as the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stages during their tournament debut.
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Cape Verde has made history as the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stages during their tournament debut.
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