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Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants

After shocking favourites Spain in their tournament debut and embarrassing Uruguay, everyone wants to know about the Blue Sharks

The Guardian - AU

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Storms threaten Norway vs Senegal before Messi and Mbappe in action

The former Liverpool forward struck in a first-ever World Cup victory for the Pharaohs, who top Group G to stand on the brink of a first-ever place in the knockout stage

The Independent UK

Cape Verde boss Bubista targets place in knockout stages after draw with Uruguay

Cape Verde head coach Bubista targeted a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after his tournament debutants fought back to finish 2-2 with Uruguay on Sunday less than a week after they held title favourites Spain to a goalless draw.

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Flying Roos' costly SailGP 'shocker' in Canada

Australia's dominant SailGP crew looked on track for a record fourth consecutive event victory before it all went wrong in the finale.

AAP

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table: Winners, latest match standings, group tables and team stats

FIFA World Cup Points Table 2026: Spain, Japan, and Germany secured crucial victories in their latest matches, bolstering their group standings. Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0, Japan dominated Tunisia 4-0, and Germany narrowly defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1. Ecuador and Curaçao played to a goalless draw. Several teams, including Mexico, USA,…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

Cape Verde continued their World Cup fairytale, holding Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw. After stunning Spain, the Blue Sharks took the lead through Kevin Pina's free-kick. Uruguay fought back with goals from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio before halftime. However, substitute Helio Varela capitalized on a defensive error to…

The Economic Times

They've done it again!: Cape Verde rally to grab draw

Tiny Cape Verde's dream World Cup debut isn't over - far from it after a second straight draw against a footballing power.

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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.

France 24

Who are the BBC commentators and pundits for Uruguay vs Cape Verde?

Cape Verde may be dreaming of knockout football after their shock draw against Spain

FourFourTwo

Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia

ATLANTA: Spain ⁠found their scoring boots in impressive style at the World ‌Cup on Sunday, easily beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H with Lamine Yamal kicking off the ⁠rout and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice.

Bangkok Post

Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction: Can World Cup debutants pull off another shock?

Both sides drew their opening games, which it's fair to say they had very different feelings about

FourFourTwo

Alexia Putellas '100% confident' Spain can win World Cup despite Cape Verde setback

Putellas insists there is still a long way to go in this summer's World Cup for Spain's hopes of another World Cup

FourFourTwo

Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain run rampant against Saudi Arabia

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: 18-year-old Lamine Yamal made an instant impact as he scored within 10 minutes of his first World Cup start

The Independent UK

Spain Rediscover Their Killer Instinct Against Saudi Arabia; Three Goals in 25 Minutes

Spain crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta as Yamal and Oyarzabal fire a first-half blitz, lifting La Roja to the top of World Cup Group H.

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The Independent UK

Yamal stars as Spain thump Saudi Arabia 4-0 at World Cup

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AAP

Welcome to Planet Yamal: teen blasts off at World Cup

The teenager hailed as the superstar to follow in the storied steps of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed lift-off at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Player Ratings vs. Saudi Arabia: Yamal Dazzles, World Cup Hopes Back on Track

La Roja put the game beyond doubt early in the first half, courtesy of an inspired Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal’s rapid time brace.

Euronews

Spain clinch their first win of the tournament in 4-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia

18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's biggest stage.

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Evening Standard

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Lamine Yamal scores on first start to earn first win of World Cup 2026

La Roja had been held by Cape Verde in opener

France 24

Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain bounce back with thumping win over Saudi Arabia

The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H and kick-start their World Cup campaign. Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start on football's biggest stage to…

Sports Illustrated

Lamine Yamal Enters Record Books Once More With Spain Exploits

The Spaniard marked his return to Spain’s team after injury in style.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia

Having scored in the 11th minute, Yamal, at the age of 18 years and 343 days old, registered his maiden FIFA World Cup goal just 14 days younger than Messi's first FIFA WC goal (at 18 years and 357 days old), as per ESPN.

Bangkok Post

Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come

PARIS (FRANCE) - France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled sports events and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break June temperature records.

AAP

France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events

Sports Illustrated

Why Spain Are Taking a Risk and Playing Lamine Yamal vs. Saudi Arabia

The 18-year-old winger started on the bench in Spain’s World Cup opener against Cabo Verde.

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