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Cape Verde, a tiny island nation, has stunned the football world by reaching the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting up a David versus Goliath clash with Argentina.
Cape Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw, with Kevin Pina scoring the nation's first World Cup goal and Helio Varela equalising. Coach Pedro Leitão Brito praised the team's determination, while goalkeeper Vozinha's mother watched from the stands.
In a tense final at Teddy Stadium, Maccabi Tel Aviv overcame an early setback to defeat Hapoel Beersheba 2-1, securing the cup after a season marked by coaching turnover and ownership ambitions.