Cape Verde’s World Cup Cinderella Run | MLS News

Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stage, stunned reigning champions Argentina with a gritty, heart-stopping 3-2 extra-time loss — and stole the world’s hearts in the process. Making their World Cup debut, they battled valiantly for 120 minutes, scoring two stunning equalizers to keep Argentina on their toes. Defender Steven Moreira, a Columbus Crew stalwart, anchored the defense and delivered a crucial assist, while goalkeeper Vozinha, a 40-year-old veteran, became a global icon with his clutch saves — including denying Lionel Messi on a free kick. Vozinha’s heroics, especially after his breakout performance against Spain, turned him into a cult legend. Though their Cinderella run ended, Cape Verde’s fearless run will forever be etched as one of the most unforgettable stories in World Cup history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/012722b66806d23b