Meet Cabo Verde, World Cup darlings: Recruiting on LinkedIn, a 40-year-old GK and a belief in themselves

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Cabo Verde earned a point against Spain in their World Cup debut, one of the tournament's most shocking results, by recruiting players on LinkedIn and fielding a 40-year-old goalkeeper. The island nation's improbable run reflects years of grinding effort to build a competitive team from scratch. Their upset draw against a European powerhouse has made them darlings of the tournament, a David-and-Goliath story that captures the spirit of underdogs who refused to accept their limitations.