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‘Small country with big heart’: A look into Cape Verde’s World Cup debut
After many continental level appearances, Cape Verde are ready for their opening act on football’s grandest stage.
![Cape Verde beat record African World Cup qualifiers Cameroon to seal their spot in the finals [File: Cristiano Barbosa/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AP25286764425321-1774510671.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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