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The New York TimesonX / Twitter12h ago
From @TheAthletic: Cape Verde became the smallest nation to reach the men’s World Cup knockouts after Spain eliminated two-time winner Uruguay. nyti.ms/4v5zTJz
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Analysis Summary
Cape Verde, a nation of 525,000 people, qualified for the World Cup knockout stage after their group matches — the smallest country ever to reach that stage. Their previous counterparts Curaçao and Iceland both exited after the group stage, making Cape Verde's advancement genuinely historic. The team's run has generated pride across diaspora communities and signals a broader moment for African football at this tournament.
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“Cape Verde became the smallest nation to reach the men's World Cup knockouts”
Multiple sources confirm Cape Verde qualified for World Cup knockouts. ESPN confirms Cape Verde's population of 525,000 is smaller than all previous nations to reach knockouts (Curaçao and Iceland both exited group stage). The Athletic and NBC Sports both cover Cape Verde's advancement.
“Spain eliminated two-time winner Uruguay”
Multiple sources reference Spain playing Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup group stage. NBC live coverage explicitly shows 'Spain plays Uruguay' fixture. The Guardian mentions Cape Verde's 'hard-fought draws against Spain and Uruguay' confirming both teams were in Cape Verde's group.
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