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Cape Verde players celebrate after the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026. [AFP]
World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey.
The stalemate in Houston and Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay meant the team ranked 67 coming into the tournament finished runners-up behind Spain in Group H.
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