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World Cup day five highlights: Cape Verde humble Spain, water break frustration, work ahead for Marcelo Bielsa and groups shaping up nicely

One of the most memorable games of the whole World Cup took place on Monday, and there was plenty to talk about across the four games

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Spain fails to impress in World Cup opener against Cape Verde as Sweden steamroll 5-1 past Tunisia

Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury.

Euronews

FIFA World Cup: Is Luis Suarez playing in World Cup 2026? Check Uruguay roster including Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain

Luis Suarez is an Uruguay legend who has left indleible mark in the FIFA football World Cups throughout his illustrious international soccer career.

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The biggest lost bet of the 2026 World Cup just landed after Spain vs Cape Verde

The 2026 World Cup's biggest loser has been revealed after Spain vs Cape Verde

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Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw

The Independent UK

Cape Verde’s Vozinha in tears as cost of visa stopped mother being at Spain draw

The 40-year-old goalkeeper, named player of the match after making seven saves in his country’s 0-0 draw against Spain, was in tears at full time

The Guardian - UK

Morning Mail: The unsolved death of Baby Justin, One Nation official’s racist posts, Cape Verde’s Cup heroics

Guardian Australia investigation raises questions about lack of inquest into case

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How did Cape Verde qualify for World Cup 2026?

Cape Verde shocked the world by drawing 0-0 with favourites Spain

FourFourTwo

Spain record surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde

Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th.

Euronews

How Cape Verde pulled off an astonishing and unexpected draw with Spain

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The European champions were held to a draw by the World Cup debutants

The Independent UK

World Cup minnows Cape Verde stun favourites Spain

African archipelago nation Cape Verde, on their World Cup bow, have shocked Spain by holding the European champions to a goalless draw in Atlanta.

AAP

Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty.

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The greatest World Cup upsets... ever!

FourFourTwo revisits the 26 biggest upsets the World Cup has ever produced as Cape Verde add themselves to the list

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Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut

The African minnows Cape Verde, on their World Cup finals debut, claimed a famous point as they held the favourites Spain to a 0-0 draw

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Spain forward breaks remarkable 60 year record against Cape Verde

The Spain striker has broken a longstanding record at the World Cup against Cape Verde

The Economic Times

Where is Cape Verde? Cabo Verde with half a million population make historic FIFA World Cup 2026 debut versus Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday.

The Independent UK

Spain stunned as debutants Cape Verde earn battling point in World Cup shock

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The reigning European champions stumbled to a goalless draw in Atlanta

The Independent UK

What is Cape Verde Fifa ranking? World Cup shock as minnows hold Spain to secure first-ever point

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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.

The Independent UK

Spain leave Lamine Yamal on bench for opening World Cup clash against Cape Verde

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TechRadar

How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as World Cup favorites begin their tournament, team news

Lamine Yamal starts on the bench for Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde. Here's how to watch the Group H fixture for free online and from anywhere.

The Guardian - UK

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

A rearguard for the ages in Cape Verde’s debut World Cup match helped them shut out a disappointingly lethargic Spain

Evening Standard

Spain vs Cape Verde LIVE: World Cup debutants hold European champions in major shock

Third-smallest nation ever to compete at World Cup foil one of the favourites in Group H stunner

The Independent UK

Spain v Cape Verde LIVE: World Cup debutants earn famous draw against struggling La Roja

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: A heroic defensive effort ensured the game remained level

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Lamine Yamal fitness concerns addressed by Luis de la Fuente ahead of Spain vs Cape Verde

Spain kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign against Cape Verde amid Lamine Yamal's recent injury struggles

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