Cape Verde breaks record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts

Fying all odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.

Their improbable run through the group stage, with a third straight World Cup draw, was completed with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night to advance in the tournament.

out has been Vozinha, 40, who has embodied the grit of his nation.

“We are small, but we have big hearts and…