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Cape Verde World Cup debut has rocked Brockton. The story so far

Cape Verde will take on Argentina in the World Cup Round of 32. For Brockton, home to 20,000 Cape Verdeans, anticipation is high.

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How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

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How Cape Verde's World Cup success reflects that nation's story

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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation, but they have certainly made a big impact.

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Cape Verde turn World Cup’s biggest mismatch into one of its greatest games

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🚨 Total World Cup madness! Argentina go into extra time

Cape Verde’s World Cup success reflects a nation that has repeatedly defied the odds

For decades, the west African island nation of Cape Verde was perhaps best known for the music of late singer Cesária Évora. This summer, however, the Atlantic archipelago has gained fame for a different reason: football.

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Rovers fans 'immensely proud' of Cape Verde hero Lopes

The performance of Cape Verde defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes in their heroic World Cup draw against heavyweights Spain evoked pride in supporters of his club, League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers.