The smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup is now celebrating as they’ve made it through to the knockout stages.
Cape Verde, the African island nation with a population of fewer than 600,000, held on for a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia to finish second in a tightly contested Group H.
Following the result, players huddled around a smart phone to watch the final result of Spain-Uruguay – the other game in the group.
After full-time was blown and Uruguay had lost 1-0, the players celebrated on the pitch as fans in the stands jumped for joy.
Meanwhile, back at home, videos
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