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HOUSTON, June 26 (Reuters) – The sight of Cape Verde\u2019s players huddled around a single mobile phone as they watched the final seconds of Spain\u2019s win over Uruguay before \u200bbursting into celebration was the kind of moment FIFA had hoped for \u200cin their push for an expanded World Cup.<\/div>\n
As was the joy in the stands in Houston on Friday as Cape Verde fans cheered, danced and shed tears when the tiny island \u200bnation of some 500,000 inhabitants set up a round of 32 \u200bmeeting with world champions Argentina in Miami on July 3.<\/div>\n
Cape Verde \u2060coach Bubista had said in his pre-match press conference ahead of Friday’s 0-0 draw \u200bwith Saudi Arabia that earned his side second place in Group H, the World \u200bCup is for all nations, not just the elite of the game.<\/div>\n
As thrilling as the stories of the winners lifting the trophy may be, so too are those of teams who \u200bpunch above their weight, overcome hardships just to compete, and who showcase the \u200bfighting spirit and skill that make sport so captivating.<\/div>\n
“Honestly, it\u2019s mad. I feel like I\u2019m \u200cin \u2060a dream,” Cape Verde midfielder Deroy Duarte said. “Ever since I was a kid, I\u2019ve always dreamed of playing in a World Cup.<\/div>\n
“To be man of the match and make history is something I could never have imagined.” Cape Verde are unlikely \u200bto advance beyond the \u200bnext stage against \u2060Lionel Messi and company, but they have already written a story that will be long remembered.<\/div>\n
“First, let\u2019s celebrate. We\u2019re so \u200bhappy. Let\u2019s hope all Cape Verdeans are happy too. From \u200btomorrow, we\u2019ll \u2060focus on the next match,” said Duarte.<\/div>\n
“It\u2019s against Argentina, isn\u2019t it? A tough match, but let\u2019s believe. Anything is possible.”<\/div>\n
Cape Verde qualified for the round of 32 \u2060with three \u200bdraws, with their gritty, defensive display against \u200bSpain in their opener the most impressive.<\/div>\n
That won them new fans around the world, with Houston Stadium \u200bawash with Cape Verde t-shirts on Friday.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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