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From Shamrock Rovers to defying Spain: ‘rusty’ Roberto Lopes savours Cape Verde’s finest hour

Dublin-born defender Roberto Lopes etched his name into World Cup folklore as Cape Verde held Spain to a stunning draw in their tournament debut. Play...

3 weeks ago 46

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news Iran +1

Iran Overcomes Divisions for 90 Minutes in Thrilling World Cup Draw with New Zealand

In a dramatic World Cup opener in Los Angeles, Iran came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with New Zealand. The match briefly united a fractured Iranian...

3 weeks ago 49

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news LAF +4

'Most Oppressed Team at World Cup': Iran Coach Slams FIFA and US After Forced Exit from LA

Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei has labelled his team the 'most oppressed' at the World Cup after they were forced to leave Los Angeles immediately f...

4 weeks ago 248

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Football Daily: Cape Verde Stun Spain in Historic World Cup Draw

The BBC's Football Daily podcast reacts to Cape Verde's stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in the 2026 World Cup. Hosts Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith, plu...

4 weeks ago 44

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Jordan and Uzbekistan Ready to Crash World Cup Party with Tactical Grit and Resolve

Jordan and Uzbekistan are set to make their historic World Cup debuts with a blend of tactical grit and unwavering resolve. Jordan, nicknamed Al-Nasha...

4 weeks ago 38

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news USA +2

Iran Coach Amir Ghalenoei Slams Treatment as 'Most Oppressed Team' at 2026 World Cup

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has branded his side the 'most oppressed team' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing a lack of support, exhausting travel...

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news SAR +5

Marcelo Bielsa Refuses to Engage in FIFA World Cup Photoshoot: 'I'm Not a Model'

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa lived up to his 'El Loco' moniker by refusing to look at the camera during an official FIFA World Cup photoshoot, opting...

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History for Cape Verde as Spain Start with a Stutter: World Cup Daily Recap

World Cup debutants Cape Verde stunned former champions Spain with a heroic 0-0 draw in Group H, marking one of the great underdog stories of the tour...

4 weeks ago 32

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World Cup Day Five: Cape Verde Stun Spain as Bielsa's Uruguay Held

Day five of the 2026 World Cup saw Cape Verde produce an all-time upset by defeating Spain 2-1 in Group B. Water breaks again frustrated players and m...

4 weeks ago 55

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news FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Infantino’s Private Jet World Cup Tour: Chasing Two Matches a Day Across 2,800 Miles

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is attempting to watch two World Cup matches per day despite the enormous distances between venues in the United State...

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Cape Verde’s Vozinha in Tears as Cost of Visa Stopped Mother Being at Spain Draw

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was named player of the match after a heroic 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 World Cup, but his mother missed the his...

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From Underdogs to Giant-Killers: How Cape Verde Made History by Qualifying for World Cup 2026

Cape Verde's historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup marked a monumental achievement for the small island nation. Through a disciplined cam...

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