Africa at the World Cup hits a record high: 9 of 10 teams reached the last 32, Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina, and Morocco held Brazil unbeaten.
AFRICA · WORLD CUP
Key Facts
—Record run: Nine of Africa’s ten teams reached the World Cup last 32, the continent’s best showing ever.
—Cape Verde’s miracle: With about 525,000 people, Cape Verde is the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockouts.
—South-South clash: Cape Verde face reigning champions Argentina and Lionel Messi in Miami on 3 July.
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