Cape Verde Qualifies for World Cup Knockout Stage for First Time (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Cape Verde is the smallest nation to reach a World Cup knockout stage.
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• Egypt draws Iran 1-1; Egypt advances, Iran awaits third-place qualification.
• Uruguay eliminated without a win; Bielsa under fire.
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"Cape Verde, an archipelago nation of 500,000, qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time by holding Saudi Arabia to a 0-0 draw, finishing second in Group H with three points. The team, composed mainly of players from European second divisions, remained unbeaten against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia."