Cape Verde advance to the World Cup knockout stage after an extended run in the group stage that ends with a third straight draw. Multiple outlets report that the team reaches the Round of 32 following a 0–0 draw against Saudi Arabia, securing progression despite entering the tournament as a small nation. Coverage highlights that Cape Verde finish their group campaign without a win but do so by collecting enough points to qualify, including surviving a group that featured higher-profile opponents such as Spain and Uruguay. Several reports describe the result as a record-setting achievement: Cape Verde become the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout rounds. Following qualification, outlets also note that Cape Verde’s next match is in the Round of 32, with Argentina identified as the opponent by at least one source. Other reporting focuses on the celebrations and online reaction after the qualification, reflecting the widely shared view that the outcome is historic for the national team.