Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts Cape Verde set sights on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in last 32 as dream run continues at 2026 edition of FIFA’s showpiece.Share this: What to know about Cape Verde at World Cup 2026DateMay 24, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraCape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockoutsDateJune 26, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraSpain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup openerDateJune 15, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera