Cape Verde has proven that size doesn't matter in the world of elite sports, scripting one of the greatest underdog stories in sporting history.
The second-smallest nation in the World Cup, with a population of around 500,000, qualified for the Round of 32 unbeaten, becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup's knockout rounds.
In a group led by tournament favourites Spain and two-time former winners Uruguay, the unfancied debutants held a listless Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw at Houston Stadium.
Cape Verde made their own luck by holding Uruguay to a 2-2 draw, leaving them a draw away from going through, as Uruguay faced the near-impossible task of having to beat Spain in their final group game.
The islanders held firm for the vital point despite Willy Semedo missing a few open chances in the second half, looking the better side during the five minutes of added time.
The reward for Cape Verde's qualification could be a Round of 32 meeting with defending champions Argentina, to be played in Miami on July 3.
