Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup's most surprising…

The Blue Sharks will become the smallest nation in history to play a knockout match at the World Cup when they face Argentina on Friday

Cape Verde reaches World Cup knockout stage, facing Argentina today. Elimination in Round of 32 at 92.5% YES.