Cape Verde, with a population of roughly 525,000, became the smallest country to reach the World Cup knockout round after drawing Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi

The nation of just 500,000 people has defied the odds to reach the knockout rounds, delighting Cape Verdeans in Australia.

Cape Verde is through to the World Cup knockout stage in its tournament debut. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia sealed an incredible run after holding Spain national football team and…