# Cape Verde’s Underdog World Cup Run

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-06-25T21:50:06+00:00
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Cape Verde, a tiny island nation with fewer than half a million people, is stealing the spotlight at the 2026 World Cup as an underdog sensation. They’ve stunned the world by tying top-ranked Spain and then drawing with Uruguay — both games sending shockwaves through the tournament. Now, in their debut World Cup, they sit third in their group, poised to face Saudi Arabia in Houston this Friday. Whether they advance or not, Cape Verde has already captured hearts and rewritten expectations, proving that rankings don’t tell the whole story — and that passion, grit, and surprise can turn a tiny nation into a global football phenomenon. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3e2bb567976a25e5

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