Cape Verde national football team

Lamine Yamal lifts Spain, while Uruguay faces a World Cup crisis

Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, stayed unbeaten and strengthened its hold on first place in Guadalajara. Uruguay drew its first two matches and is in danger of an early World Cup exi…

World Cup stars, underdogs, and old grudges define the tournament so far

The article surveys the biggest World Cup stories so far, led by Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, plus surprise runs by Curaçao and Cape Verde. It also previews decisive group-stage mat…

World Cup group stage enters chaotic final round, with Cape Verde still able to top Spain

The 2026 World Cup group stage will be decided in a simultaneous final round, with eight third-place teams also advancing. Spain, Uruguay, and especially Cape Verde remain in a dr…

Cristian Martinez Named Man of the Match in Panama's Loss to Croatia

Cristian Martinez of Kiryat Shmona was named man of the match in Panama's 1-0 loss to Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. He played 90 minutes for Panama for the first time since 2018…

Spain Finds a More Direct Formula and Pounds Saudi Arabia 4-0

Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 after changing to a more direct, faster attacking style. Lamine Yamal scored in the 10th minute, and Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals as Spain answered…

Rare offside call denies Uruguay a World Cup win

Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup after a late winner was ruled out by VAR for an unusual offside. The decision left Uruguay with two points from two games an…

Cape Verde's Helio Varela Gives Israeli Fans a World Cup Moment

Helio Varela of Maccabi Tel Aviv scored in Cape Verde's 2-2 draw with Uruguay, prompting celebration in Israel. The goal complicated Uruguay's path to the knockout round and raise…

Spain Crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 to Move Closer to World Cup Knockout Stage

Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday in the 2026 World Cup. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal powered the win, and Spain are now close to advancing from the group stage.

Spain routs Saudi Arabia 4-0 to secure first World Cup win

Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday for its first World Cup win after a scoreless opener against Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were central to the early burst…

World Cup Day 11: Spain Need a Win, Iran Faces Another Political Night

Spain must beat Saudi Arabia in Atlanta after a disappointing opening draw. Iran plays Belgium in Inglewood in another politically sensitive match, while Uruguay, New Zealand, and…

Should Spain Worry? What a Flat World Cup Debut Really Means

Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in its World Cup opener sparked panic and criticism, but the article argues that one poor start does not define a tournament. Historical data and…

Spain leans on Lamine Yamal, while Iran braces for boos

Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde has deepened pressure on a team relying heavily on injured teenager Lamine Yamal. The preview also says Belgium faces Iran in Los Angeles, where I…

Lamine Yamal says he is not ready for a full 90 minutes

Spain face Saudi Arabia in their second World Cup 2026 match after drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal, who played 19 minutes in the opener while recovering from a muscle in…

Cape Verde’s World Cup shock is built on LinkedIn recruiting and a 40-year-old star keeper

Cape Verde stunned Spain 0-0 at the 2026 World Cup, powered by a squad partly built through LinkedIn and a record-setting 40-year-old goalkeeper. Defender Roberto Lopes and keeper…

Spain Held by Cape Verde in Shock World Cup Opener

Spain were held 0-0 by Cape Verde in their 2026 World Cup opener in Atlanta. The result drew harsh criticism in Spain and could set up an early knockout clash with Argentina if Sp…

Cape Verde Goalkeeper’s Instagram Skyrockets After Spain Match

Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar “Vozinha” Dias saw his Instagram following soar to 4.5 million after his performance against Spain. He said the moment was deeply emotional because h…

World Cup Day 5 Full of Surprises as Cape Verde Stuns Spain and Iran Is Booed

Day 5 of the 2026 World Cup produced four draws, including Cape Verde's shock 0-0 with Spain. Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2 in a politically charged match, while Egypt and Uruguay…

Spain’s goalless draw exposes a familiar problem in World Cup opener

Spain opened the 2026 World Cup with a surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, despite dominating possession and passes. The team was criticized in Spain for bland, ineffective at…

Uruguay and Saudi Arabia Share the Points in Dramatic 1-1 Draw

Uruguay and Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. Abdullah Al Amri scored for Saudi Arabia, Marcos Araújo equalized for Uruguay, and goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais m…

Huge World Cup upset turns a $400,000 bet into $4.7 million

A Polymarket bettor turned a $400,000 wager into about $4.7 million after Spain failed to beat Cape Verde. The 0-0 draw was a major World Cup upset and Cape Verde's first-ever Wor…

Spain Held to Shock Goalless Draw by Cape Verde in World Cup Opener

Spain opened the 2026 World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde on June 15, 2026. The result left Spain on one point, while Spanish media heavily criticized coach Luis de la Fu…

Ferran Torres misses Spain’s biggest chance in World Cup opener

Spain had a difficult start against Cape Verde in its World Cup 2026 opener and went scoreless through the first 60 minutes. Ferran Torres missed the game’s best chance in the 39t…

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Varela Gets a Career-Changing Chance Against Spain

Helio Varela, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 24-year-old winger, could use Cape Verde’s World Cup match against Spain to transform his career. The article says a big performance could raise h…

World Cup Day 5: Spain Debuts, but Iran’s Match Takes the Spotlight

Spain begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta, with Lamine Yamal likely rested. Belgium face Egypt, Uruguay meet Saudi Arabia, and Iran’s game…

De la Fuente says Williams and Yamal will start on the bench for Spain's World Cup opener

Lamine Yamal Shops Unnoticed in Georgia Ahead of Spain's World Cup Opener

Lamine Yamal shared Instagram footage of himself shopping at a Walmart in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, near Spain's World Cup training base. The Spain star, who turns 19 next month…