Half-Million-Population Island Nation Makes World Cup History: Cape Verde Draw with Saudi Arabia Seals Qualification; Bubista Says 'Nothing Is Impossible'
Cape Verde played out a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia in Houston, advancing in historic fashion as Group runners-up and setting up a showdown with Argentina in Miami. Head coach Bubista attended the press conference draped in the national flag, saying this team—the third smallest by population among World Cup participants—will prove the power of small nations to the world through focus and determination.