CAPE VERDE

Vozinha revels in historic Cape Verde World Cup moment

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha struggled to contain his emotions after helping produce the biggest upset of the FIFA World Cup so far, as the tournament debutants held second-ranked Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta on Monday.

16 Jun 2026

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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente calls for calm after 'shock' Cape Verde stalemate

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente called for calm after his side were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their opening Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

16 Jun 2026

Cape Verde stun Spain to claim historic point on World Cup debut

Cape Verde celebrated a landmark moment in their football history on Monday as the World Cup debutants held reigning European champions Spain to a remarkable 0-0 draw in their opening Group H encounter in Atlanta.

16 Jun 2026

Cape Verde still dreaming big as Brito responds to UEFA chief

Cape Verde will make history today by becoming the latest African football nation to make its debut in the FIFA World Cup when they take on former world champions Spain.

15 Jun 2026

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Luis de la Fuente confirms Lamine Yamal 'won't start' vs Cape Verde in World Cup clash

Lamine Yamal is in line to feature from the bench as Spain begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against debutants Cape Verde, with manager Luis de la Fuente confirming the winger is fit but not yet ready to start.

15 Jun 2026