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Population 600,000: How Cape Verde did the impossible?
Sideline Story
27 minutes
3 weeks ago
Population 600,000: How Cape Verde did the impossible?
How does a tiny island nation with a population of just 600,000 people qualify for its first-ever FIFA World Cup? On this episode of Sideline Story, we move past the miracle headlines to dissect the precise formula behind Cape Verde's historic success. We'll also discuss: Is their blueprint a one-off, or are there crucial lessons for a footballing powerhouse-in-waiting like China? And as the World Cup expands to 48 teams and possibly beyond, are we witnessing the dawn of a more inclusive football era, or risking the tournament's elite quality?
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