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Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina

Cape Verde has qualified for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. The team finished second in Group H and will face defending champions Argentina in Miami on 3 July. This marks the first time the nation has reached the knockout stages in its tournament debut.

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Cape Verde secured a second-place group finish to set up a match against Argentina.

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  1. Cape Verde reach World Cup Round of 32 to face Argentina

    Cape Verde has qualified for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. The team finished second in Group H and will face defending champions Argentina in Miami on 3 July. This marks the first time the nation has reached the knockout stages in its tournament debut.

    What's confirmed:

    • Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup Round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.
    • The team finished second in Group H.
    • Cape Verde will play defending champions Argentina in Miami on 3 July.
    • Cape Verde is the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockouts.
    • Cape Verde went unbeaten in the group stage with three draws.
    • Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated from the tournament.
    • Head coach Bubista stated his team has shown that nothing is impossible.
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