Upsetting the odds again by holding Uruguay to a 2-2 draw, Cape Verde have helped capture how many groups lack a runaway leader heading into the final group game.
Only the U.S., Mexico and Germany have collected maximum points and secured their places in the next round as group winners.
Even with an extra four groups, the surprise results mean there remains a chance it will happen again this year.
Perhaps it is a reflection of how competitive the game has become across the world.
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