Cape Verde, a tiny island nation of just over half a million people, has done the unthinkable. The “Blue Sharks” have qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup, rewriting football history and proving that dreams have no borders. From being virtually unknown three decades ago to becoming the second-smallest nation ever to reach the men’s World Cup, Cape Verde’s story is nothing short of inspirational. Under coach Bubista, they played with discipline, belief, and unity, conquering heavyweights like Cameroon and Angola along the way. Rupha Ramani examines their rise and explores why their story isn't just an underdog tale.