Of the 182 goals scored (until then) at this FIFA World Cup, Dembélé's hat trick goal was the first to see all 11 players involved in the move. 2. Dembélé 's hat trick
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.
Ahead of a Round of 32 meeting with defending champion Argentina, Cape Verde fans produced one of the tournament's most memorable displays by dressing two goats in jerseys bearing the name of veteran goalkeeper Vozinha.
A long term vision by drawing on diaspora talent base, self belief and free hand to coach Bubista have been key factors
Cape Verde has opened a new chapter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but one notable Super Eagles achievement from 1998 remains untouched after the island nation
FIFA 2026 | 'Feel like I'm in a dream': Deroy Duarte on Cabo Verde's historic knockout qualification
The Blue Sharks are the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup. They are also the third smallest country to appear at the tournament and advanced after drawing all three of their group matches.
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