The fairy-tale for Cape Verde continues as the tournament debutants proceeds to the knockout stage. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

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Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their opening game on Monday, ‌where the European champions and ⁠one of the tournament favourites could find no way ‌past the ...

Curaçao won the first World Cup point in their history on Saturday as they drew 0-0 with Ecuador in a breathless match of many chances but no goals. Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against ...

Santa Clara, United States: Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.

World Cup debutants Cape Verde shocked reigning European champions Spain in Atlanta on Monday, as the minnows held one of the favorites to win the 2026 men’s World Cup to a 0-0 draw. Everyone is ...

Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, where the European champions and one of the tournament favourites ...

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Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic. The Austrians went ahead at ...

Cape Verde qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup after their goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. The Blue Sharks became the first national team to progress from the group stage on their ...