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Cape Verde’s Fairytale World Cup Run | Cork News
The 2026 World Cup dazzled the globe with 104 games across three countries, proving football’s explosive commercial rise from 13 teams in 1930 to a global spectacle. The U.S. embraced the tournament as a celebration of cultural unity, while Cape Verde’s stunning run—holding Spain scoreless, shocking Argentina in extra time—became a worldwide fairy tale. Fans even turned a Queens bar into Cape Verde’s unofficial NYC hub, proving soccer’s power to bridge communities. Amid refereeing drama and entry snafus, the tournament delivered unforgettable moments that cemented football’s enduring…
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