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Cape Verde's World Cup run highlights collective efficacy over talent

Cape Verde, a nation of approximately 525,000 people, achieved remarkable success in its first World Cup appearance by reaching the knockout stage and pushing the defending champions to extra time. Their performance, which included draws against Spain and Uruguay, was attributed to collective efficacy and strategic team-building rather than individual talent. The team's approach involved scouting overlooked players, setting achievable weekly goals, and fostering a calm, confident atmosphere. AI

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Cape Verde's World Cup run highlights collective efficacy over talent

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · André Martin ·

    The legend of Cape Verde: How an island of half a million built the best team at the World Cup

    Roberto Lopes almost deleted the LinkedIn message. Instead, he anchored a defense that stonewalled Spain and pushed Argentina to extra time.