Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale continues after Saudi Arabia draw secures Argentina tie

Cape Verde secured a place in the last 32 of the World Cup after a draw with Saudi Arabia, setting up a historic clash against Argentina and Lionel Messi. The result, confirmed via mobile phone during their own match, sparked jubilant celebrations among players and staff, including striker Dailon Livramento and goalkeeper Vozinha. The achievement is remarkable for the island nation of just 530,000 people, representing one of the most compelling underdog stories in recent World Cup history.