Cape Verde: The Greatest Underdog Story Of FIFA World Cup? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | 4K

23 June 2026, 8:41 PM IST

Cape Verde have become the feel-good story of the FIFA World Cup 2026. With a population of just 500,000 people, the tournament debutants have stunned the football world by remaining unbeaten against giants like Spain and two-time world champions Uruguay. From 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha's heroic saves to Kevin Pina's historic first World Cup goal and a squad built on belief, identity and resilience, Cape Verde are proving that football is about far more than population size or reputation. Rupha Ramani explores the remarkable rise of the Blue Sharks and why this tiny island nation has become the biggest underdog story of the World Cup.
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