Cape Verde sensationally advances - meets Messi

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Cape Verde sensationally advances - meets Messi
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Group H contained Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. Before the tournament, many expected Spain and Uruguay to clinch the two knockout places without much trouble.

Spain lived up to expectations - Uruguay did not. Instead, Cape Verde created one of the biggest sensations in World Cup history.

The nation, with a population of just over half a million, drew all three group matches and collected three points, which proved enough.

"We are living a dream. It's impossible to take in," says Deroy Duarte.

The team now faces the reigning world champions, Argentina.

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