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Africa: Cape Verde Stun Spain to Claim Historic Point On World Cup Debut [CAF] A disciplined and courageous Cape Verde produced one of the biggest results in their football history by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta on Monday.

Spain held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde: Is this World Cup's biggest shock? FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 1m ago LIVE 4m ago Vozinha proved unbeatable in his nation’s historic draw with Spain(Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty Images) The Athletic has live coverage ofSaudi Arabia vs Uruguayin the2026 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup has its first big surprise result after Spain were held by debutants Cape Verde in their Group H opener. Luis de la Fuente’s side might be many people’s pre-tournament picks for the trophy, but they struggled in front of goal against inspired opponents — who are 61 places below them in FIFA’s rankings. Advertisement Dermot Corrigan, Felipe Cardenas, Anantaajith Raghuraman and Emily Giambalvo break down the game’s talking points. It didn’t have the feel of Senegal 1-0 France in 2002, when the Africans upset the reigning world champions. It certainly wasn’t a giant-killing result such as North Korea defeating Italy in 1966. Even Saudi Arabia’s stunning 2-1 defeat of Argentina four years ago was more global-shaking than this. But a 0-0 result and a first World Cup point for Cape Verde will be talked about for years to come. More importantly, it will be cel…

World Cup 2026: Debutants Cape Verde hold European champions Spain to shock draw World Cup newcomers Cape Verde held off favourites Spain in a goalless draw in Atlanta on Monday, delivering a defensive masterclass in their first appearance on football's biggest stage to produce the first shock of the tournament against the European champions.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde fight back for second ... - Mid-day Uruguay`s players react at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens. Pic/AFP World Cupdebutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain. Cape Verde took a surprise 21st-minute lead as Kevin Pina scored their first World Cup goal from a free-kick, only for Uruguay to strike twice shortly before half-time through Maximiliano Araujo and Agustin Canobbio. But 40-year-old Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's mistake allowed Helio Varela to grabCape Verde'ssecond just after the hour mark and neither side could find a winner. Cape Verde boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout phase with their second point in Group H. The African island nation face Saudi Arabia, thumped 4-0 bySpainearlier Sunday, in their final group game next Saturday, knowing victory would secure a last-32 berth. Two-time world champions Uruguay's hopes of progressing are in serious danger, though, after again being held by lower-ranked opposition after t…

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Uruguay vs Cape Verde live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score ... FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated4m ago Cape Verde, the heroes of the World Cup’s opening week, take on Uruguay in their second Group H game today. Victory for either side would virtually guarantee a place in the knockout phase, in a group that also contains Spain and Saudi Arabia. Join theconversationabove or email us:live@theathletic.com The atmosphere inside Hard Rock is building nicely. The Uruguay goalkeepers have just emerged from the tunnel to begin warming up and those few thousand fans already inside were on their feet. But the biggest cheer so far has been forVozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper, who has turned into a viral sensation at the World Cup. With his 18th career appearance at the World Cup today, Uruguay goalkeeperFernando Muslerawill tie Claudio Taffarel for the most appearances by a South American goalkeeper in the tournament's history. It had been widely believed leading into this match that Uruguay would adjust by droppingDarwin Nunezfrom the starting XI, which has indeed happened for this second match in favour of natural wingerAgustin Canobbio. However, it was a…

Cape Verde cause upset, France to face Senegal Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next game against Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, France prepare to face Senegal, but will coach Didier Deschamps unlease his attacking power?

World Cup: How we will play against Argentina in knockout phase – Cape Verde Coach <img width="588" height="384" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1003486223.webp?fit=588%2C384&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Cape Verde coach Bubister (CREDIT: FIFA World Cup Channel)" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1003486223.webp?w=588&amp;ssl=1 588w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/1003486223.webp?resize=526%2C344&amp;ssl=1 526w" sizes="(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px" /><p>Cape Verde qualified for the knock-out stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in their debut appearance after playing a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday, </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/891121-world-cup-how-we-will-play-against-argentina-in-knockout-phase-cape-verde-coach.html">World Cup: How we will play against Argentina in knockout phase &#8211; Cape Verde Coach</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">…

Cape Verde urged to 'do the impossible' at World Cup ... - ESPN Cape Verdecoach Bubista has challenged the team to "do the impossible" and build on their shock draw againstSpainby sealing a place in the World Cup round of 32. The African nation marked their debut by holding European champions Spain goalless in their opening match on Monday, delighting fans in their own country but also winning the hearts of neutrals worldwide with their tenacious display. The tough matches keep coming for the Cape Verdeans, with two-time world championsUruguaynext up in Miami on Sunday night. Their coach, Bubista, insisted ahead of their second game that qualification from a tough-looking Group H remains the goal. "We're a small country and we showed up [against Spain]. We have a big heart, we have resilience," he told a news conference on Saturday. "We've been trying to show the identity of our people, which is to be courageous, to have unity and to fight hard for things, and we want to try to do the impossible. "We know just how good Uruguay are, but we trust our preparation, we trust our players as well. We're going to do everything possible so that we can achieve that objective, which is…

Who will Cape Verde face in the next round? - FourFourTwo Cape Verde have held two former World Cup winners in Spain and Uruguay to draws so far (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Cape Verde are in dreamland so far in World Cup 2026. They kicked things off with a draw against former champions Spain , and managed to score their first two World Cup goals against Uruguay to bag another point. It leaves them weighing up the possibility of knockout football, but who could they face? Play our FREE match predictor and win £1k Who could Cape Verde face in the knockout rounds of World Cup 2026? Kevin Pina scored Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup goal (Image credit: Getty Images) Thanks to goals from Kevin Pina and Helio Varela – plus the opening up of qualification for the best third-placed teams – the Blue Sharks have a good chance of going through to the next round. But they look set to face some tough opposition. CAPE VERDE LEAD AT THE WORLD CUP! 😮🇨🇻Kevin Pina's free kick from distance puts the debutants ahead against two-time …

Cape Verde sets historic World Cup record before facing Argentina in ... Every FIFA World Cup produces unforgettable underdog stories, and in 2026, Cape Verde has become one of the tournament's biggest surprises. The Blue Sharks have not only reached the knockout stage in their first-ever World Cup appearance, but they have also set a unique record before taking on defending champions Argentina. Cape Verde has faced one of the toughest paths ever experienced by a World Cup debutant. According to football statisticianMisterChip, the Blue Sharks are thefirst debutant nation in FIFA World Cup history to face three former or current world champions in its first tournament. During the group stage, Cape Verde facedSpainandUruguay, both World Cup winners, and will now meet reigning championsArgentinain the Round of 32. It is a remarkable achievement that highlights just how difficult the African nation's World Cup journey has been. After securing qualification with a draw against Saudi Arabia, veteran goalkeeper Vozinha learned that Argentina would be Cape Verde's next opponent. Rather than fearing the challenge, he embraced it. "When we arrived at the World Cup, many people thou…

Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026: Preview, Prediction & How to Watch Match Guides Match Overview By the time Spain and Cape Verde meet in the final round of Group H fixtures, the tournament narrative around both teams will have been written in their opening two games. For Spain, if things have progressed as expected, this match arrives with progression already confirmed and the primary question being goal difference and form heading into the knockout rounds. For Cape Verde, this match is their World Cup finale — their third and final group-stage experience at the biggest tournament in sport. Whatever result they carry into this fixture, this game represents everything their qualification achievement was about: the opportunity to compete on the same pitch as the European Champions, to show the world what football in the Cape Verde Islands has become. The match has a predictable outcome on paper. Spain are one of the tournament favorites; Cape Verde are among the deepest underdogs in the competition. But football at the World Cup has never been exclusively about paper form, and Cape Verde's players — professionals in European leagues, many of them, who have earned this moment thro…

Uruguay vs Cape Verde World Cup prediction, picks, analysis WORLD CUP Men's World Cup Add Topic Uruguay vs Cape Verde World Cup prediction, picks, analysis Jon Arnold June 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET Hear this story After both Cape Verde and Uruguay drew in their World Cup opener - Cape Verde with a shock stalemate against Spain, Uruguay having to rally to secure a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia - the two teams meeting has taken on an outsize importance as both dream of a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup. Uruguay was expected to make quick work of Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, setting up a showdown with Spain on the final day. However, an Abdulelah Al Amri goal for Saudi Arabia in the first half of a lackadaisical performance by La Celeste threw those expectations out of balance. Maxi Araujo was able to find an equalizer, but Uruguay settled for just a point. Marcelo Bielsa's squad still will be missing the injured defender Ronaldo Araujo and attacking midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta as they continue to recover, ideally returning against Spain. Cape Verde withstood a flurry of Spain chances, as goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves and became a viral hero with his Instagram fo…

Favorites Spain kick off World Cup with surprising Cape Verde draw Debutants Cape Verde made a shocker opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw on Monday. Despite overwhelming possession, Spain coul...

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Spain vs. Cape Verde LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as title favourites ... A huge tournament favourite inSpainget their 2026World Cupcampaign under way against debutantsCape Verde, and you can follow the action live with ESPN. The reigning European champions will be hoping to hit the ground running in Atlanta, Georgia -- facing a side that finished top of their CAF qualifying group. -Mikel Merino keen for Spain to avoid World Cup debut slip-up -The joy and wonder of Cape Verde's unlikely World Cup journey The Spanish won this tournament for the first time in their history in 2010, and will be hoping to add to their Euro 2024 glory with a triumph in North America. All eyes will be onBarcelonawingerLamine Yamal-- who is said to be in "perfect condition" by manager Luis de la Fuente, but will likely start this one from the bench. Cape Verde are under the stewardship of Bubista, who mastermind their qualification to the tournament by coming through the African qualifiers with seven wins, two draws and a sole defeat -- avoiding the inter-confederation playoffs. While fellow debutants Curaçao fell 7-1 toGermanyon Sunday, Bubista insisted that side will play "without fear" against …

Spain held by Cape Verde in 1st major WC shock - ESPN Spain, one of the pre-tournament favourites to win the World Cup, were held to a 0-0 draw by 64th-rankedCape Verdeon Monday in the first major shock of the group stages. Sixty-one places split Spain and the African nation -- debuting in a World Cup -- in the world rankings but the Euro 2024 champions couldn't find a way past goalkeeper Vozinha, 40. Spain turned toLamine Yamaloff the bench in a bid to break the deadlock but even theBarcelonastar couldn't impact the game. Saudi ArabiaandUruguayface off in the other Group H game later on Monday. While a huge shock given the difference in starting XIs, Cape Verde's ranking and Spain's status in many betting markets as joint-favourites with France, the European giants' recent World Cup form has not been impressive. Spain have only won three games since winning their first World Cup in 2010 -- against Australia in 2014, Iran in 2018 and Costa Rica in 2022 -- while they have only ever opened the tournament four times in their history (1934, 2002, 2006 and 2022).

Spain stunned as Cape Verde pull off huge shock to hold World Cup ... Pedri pictured as Spain draw against Cape Verde. Cape Verde have pulled off a huge World Cup shock by holding Euro 2024 winners Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday. Despite dominating possession, Spain’s first real threat came late in the opening half when Ferran Torres somehow smashed a close-range shot off the bar and Cape Verde keeper Vozinha tipped over Mikel Oyarzabal’s header from the rebound. Vozinha also denied Torres and Aymeric Laporte to keep the game goalless at the break and even the introduction of winger Lamine Yamal failed to inspire Spain to victory. A dogged Cape Verde side held on for a famous point in their first-ever World Cup game and even created late chances of their own as they threatened to cause an even bigger upset. The other two teams in Group H, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, meet in Miami later on Monday. More to follow … World Cup Spain

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World Cup 2026: Cape Verde fight back to earn second draw against Uruguay Newcomers Cape Verde fought back against two-time champions Uruguay in a 2-2 draw to clinch a second point at their maiden World Cup and maintain their unbeaten run, just days after causing the first shock of the tournament by holding favourites Spain to a goalless stalemate.

Spain held 0-0 by World Cup debutants Cape Verde <p>European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday.</p> <p>Regarded as one of the strong pre-tournament favourites, Spain had been expected to cruise past Cape Verde in their Group H opener in Atlanta.</p> <p>But despite enjoying 74 per cent possession and laying siege to the Cape Verde goal, the 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs from the volcanic archipelago of just 525,000 people, who are ranked as 2000-1 outsiders to win the World Cup by several betting websites.</p> <figure class='media w-full sm:w-full media-- ' data-original-src='https://i.dawn.com/primary/2026/06/152330476b0b5f5.webp'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.dawn.com/primary/2026/06/152330476b0b5f5.webp' alt='Cape Verde&rsquo;s Vozinha applauds fans after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cabo Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, the US. &mdash; AFP' /></picture></div> <figcaption class='media__caption '>Cape Verde’s Vozinha applauds fans after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Grou…

Cape Verde Stuns Favorite Spain In Historic World Cup Draw | HuffPost ... LOADING ERROR LOADING ATLANTA, June 15 (Reuters) - Cape Verde announced themselves on the World Cup stage with a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday, frustrating the European champions who dominated possession and had 27 goal attempts but could find no way past 40-year-old keeper Vozinha. Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (#19) celebrates after the 0-0 draw against Spain and Cabo Verde on Monday in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Maddie Meyer - FIFA via Getty Images Advertisement The African side built a blue-shirted barricade in front of Vozinha and dared Spain , who dominated almost everything in the Group H draw except the scoreline, to find a way through. Spain had almost 75% possession, but Cape Verde’s first match at a World Cup became a heroic exercise in resistance, discipline and occasional survival. Cape Verde's Steven Moreira reacts after settling for a draw with Spain on Monday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) via Associated Press Advertisement At the final whistle, Vozinha was named player of the match and left the pitch in tears after a performance that turned …

Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with draw in World Cup | CNN Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento, left, and Sidny Lopes Cabral celebrate after the team drew Spain in a World Cup Group H soccer match in Atlanta. Erik S. Lesser/AP Africa Soccer See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Cape Verde earned a 0-0 draw against Spain in their first-ever World Cup match in Atlanta. The island nation ranked 67th in the world held off the second-ranked European champions. Goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves to secure a point for the World Cup debutants. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. Cape Verde has just shocked the soccer world. In their first-ever World Cup match, the tiny island nation earned a hard-fought draw against Spain, the European champions who are one of the favorites to win the World Cup next month. After 90 grueling minutes of defending in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the 0-0 scoreline will count as a massive win for the debutants. ⚽️ sign up for THE beautiful game by cnn sports ⚽️ CNN Sports will give you behind-the-scenes reporting from the World Cup, expert analysis and point you towards the biggest storylines of the day.…

Breaking News: After recording a draw against Spain, Cape Verde has recorded a second draw against Uruguay, with Kevin Pina & Helio Varela scoring their first FIFA World Cup goals. #2026WorldCup #BreakingNews #CapeVerde #Football

Cape Verde draws with Saudi Arabia to reach World Cup knockout round Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night.The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on football’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Cape Verde’s three points put the team in second place behind Spain, which beat Uruguay on Friday night and won the group.Cape Verde will play reigning World Cup champion Argentina in Miami on July 3.Drawing all three group matches does not guarantee advancement at major football tournaments. But several teams have done it in the past, including Wales in 1958, Ireland and the Netherlands in 1990, and Chile in 1998. New Zealand, however, also got three draws at the

Uruguay vs. Cape Verde Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match Uruguay will face Cape Verde in their second Group H match of the2026 FIFA World Cupon June 21, 2026, at Miami Stadium on FS1. This fixture marks the first-ever senior international meeting between these two nations. Cape Verde pulled off one of the great World Cup surprises in its World Cup debut, forcing a draw against the reigning European champion Spain 0-0. The Blue Sharks were the only one of this tournament’s four debutants to get a point in the first set of group games, and they’re the first team to post a shutout in its World Cup debut since 2006. 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha was Cape Verde’s hero, making seven saves to keep Cape Verde's clean sheet. Meanwhile, Uruguay drew its opener 1-1 against Saudi Arabia, but the match was a tail of two halves. In the first half, Uruguay had 58% possession, and shots were even at five apiece. In the second half, Uruguay had 75% possession and outshot Saudi Arabia 22-2. La Celeste's 22 second-half shots tied a World Cup record. Uruguay will look to carry that second half momentum into its second half of the tournament. Let’s check out the odds for the Uruguay…

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Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch ... - ESPN FIFA World CupdebutantsCape Verdeopen their campaign on Monday in Atlanta against European championsSpain, in one of the bigger on-paper mismatches of the group stage of this year's tournament. Cape Verde have big dreams, and have taken out some big dreams on their path to North America for this World Cup. They finished ahead of African giantsCameroonin their qualification group. They've now been given a World Cup debut of dreams too, with giants Spain in the way. Spain have been disappointing at the last three World Cups, having not progressed past the Round of 16 in any of the three editions since their first -- and only -- World Cup win so far, in 2010. However, this group of players put that run of disappointing tournaments to a halt atEURO2024, when they played entertaining football, and also won the tournament. Much will hinge on their midfield again, with the likes of Pedri, Rodri, andFabián Ruizall forming critical parts of the wheel for the Spaniards to roll through smoothly. Here's everything you need to know about Monday's game. The match will be available on ITV1 in the UK, Fox Sports in th…

Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina meeting Draw with Saudi Arabia seals knockout place and clash with reigning champions World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey. The stalemate in Houston and Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay meant the team ranked 67 finished runners-up behind Spain in Group H. Having drawn all three group matches, the archipelago nation of just over 500,000 will play Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami on July 3 in another chapter to their remarkable story. The players of Cape Verde -- the third-smallest team in World Cup history by population -- were in tears afterwards, as were some of their fans. The squad waited an agonising minute or two before news of the Spain win filtered through on a mobile phone, then erupted in celebration. "I'm living in a dream to be honest," midfielder Deroy Duarte told broadcasters. The joyous scenes were replicated in Cape Verde's capital Praia, where people had watched the big match into the early hours of the morning. "We had this in our minds and heads that we could get to thi…

Spain v Cape Verde: Predicted line-ups, where to watch, stats and ... Spain v Cape Verde: Predicted line-ups, where to watch, stats and preview as La Roja kick off Group H action Spain face Cape Verde in their World Cup opener. Read our in-depth preview here Mitch Fretton • Last Update: 1 hour ago • 4 min read Add us as a preferred source on Google Spain begin their World Cup 2026 campaign on Monday when they take on tournament debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta. The reigning European champions arrive in the United States in excellent form, having gone 10 matches unbeaten and won seven of those games. Spain rounded off their preparations with a convincing 3-1 win over Peru and will be expected to make a strong start in a group that also includes Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. For Cape Verde, this is a historic occasion. The Blue Sharks are appearing at a World Cup for the first time after an impressive qualifying campaign and head into the tournament with momentum following back-to-back 3-0 friendly wins over Serbia and Bermuda. Table of Contents Team News for Spain v Cape Verde Expected Line-ups for Spain v Cape Verde Where to Watch Spain v Cape Verde Stats for Spain v Cape Verde Predict…

Cape Verde, Spain enjoy scoreless draw at 2026 FIFA World Cup The match was played in Atlanta and it was a debut appearance for Cape Verde’s national team at such global tournaments