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World Cup minnows Cabo Verde owes run 'to other smaller national teams'

World Cup minnows Cabo Verde owes run 'to other smaller national teams'
ABC Australia Monday 22 June 2026, 03:45 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Hélio Varela scored Cabo Verde's second, an equaliser that bought joy to the islands.

Hélio Varela scored Cabo Verde's second, an equaliser that bought joy to the islands.
World Cup (EVENT) Cabo Verde (LOCATION) Hélio Varela (PERSON) Cabo Verde's (LOCATION)
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