Guardian Australia · World Cup 2026

Cape Verde continue fairytale World Cup debut after Saudi Arabia draw books last-32 spot

· By Nick Ames
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For a few days at least, the Blue Sharks can scent Argentinian blood. What a scene they presented at the end after drawing for a third time and improbably, magnificently, qualifying from Group H as runners-up. Their players and head coach, Bubista, huddled round a mobile phone to watch the closing stages of Uruguay’…

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