Check your LinkedIn DMs. You might have been asked to play in the World Cup.
Cape Verde's Roberto Lopes was born in Ireland and recruited for the squad via a LinkedIn message.
The team secured a surprise 0-0 tie with Spain.
Cape Verde Stuns Spain with 0-0 World Cup Draw
- Cape Verde stun Spain in World Cup debut 📹 Al Jazeera — · 1min
- Cape Verde stuns Spain with surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut 📹 AP News — · 38sec
- Underdog Cabo Verde shocks Spain with 0-0 draw in historic World Cup debut 📹 CBS News — · 2min
- Goalkeepers in spotlight at World Cup 📹 Reuters — · 24sec
- 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup NPR —