Cape Verde

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  How Cape Verde Can Qualify For FIFA World Cup Knockouts - All Scenarios Explained

  Cape Verde's gritty display at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been the ultimate "underdog story" of the FIFA World Cup 2026

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  Kevin Pina: The Man Who Scripted History For Cape Verde With A Long-Range Free-Kick

  In the 21st minute, Kevin Pina fired in a long-range free-kick that slipped past a poorly organised Uruguay wall and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, putting Cape Verde 1-0 ahead.

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  From Visa Heartbreak To Miami Suite: How Cabo Verde Keeper Vozinha's Mother Made It To FIFA World Cup

  When Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha walked off the pitch after his team's shock draw with Spain in its opening World Cup Group H match, his thoughts turned to his mother thousands of miles away. Six days later, Ana Candida Evora was in a suite as Cabo Verde faced Uruguay in Miami.

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  How World Cup's 'Smallest' Nations Flipped The Script, Validated FIFA's 48-Team Gamble

  Cape Verde, with under 600,000 people, held Spain and Uruguay to draws, showcasing defensive discipline and making World Cup history. They, and other smaller nations, have shown that FIFA was right to expand the World Cup to 48 teams.

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  FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 Highlights: Spain Issue Statement Of Intent, Iran Frustrate Belgium

  FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 Results and Highlights: Spain and Egypt secured convincing wins in their respective group games while Iran and Cape Verde frustrated their opponents again with draws.

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  Cape Verde Fight Back For Second FIFA World Cup Draw Against Uruguay

  World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain.

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  Mother Of Cape Verde Star Shares Heartfelt Message For Son After Arriving In USA

  Vozinha's was unable to attend Cape Verde's stunning opening draw against Spain because she couldn't obtain a visa.

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  FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11, Today's Schedule: Spain, Belgium, Cape Verde Among Teams In Action

  FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11, Today's Schedule: Big teams like Spain and Belgium will be in action on the 11th day of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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  After Vozinha Breaks Down On Air, US Fast-Tracks Visa For Cape Verde Star's Mother

  Vozinha became an early sensation of the World Cup after making key saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the tournament favorites that was expected to rout tiny Cape Verde.

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  FIFA World Cup Day 5 Highlights: Spain Held, 'Oppressed' Iran Fight Back, Lukaku Rescues Belgium

  All three matches on Day 5 of the FIFA World Cup ended in stalemates. The biggest shock was Spain's 0-0 draw against debutants Cape Verde.

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  FIFA World Cup: Vozinha In Tears, Says US Visa Cost Prevented Mother From Attending Spain Match

  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made his World Cup debut at 40, securing a 0-0 draw against Spain with seven saves in the team's first-ever World Cup match.

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  "Lacked Freshness And Precision": Spain Coach's Honest Remark After Goalless Draw vs Cape Verde

  Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament.

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  50,000 To 5 Million Followers: Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Wins Over Fans With Spain Heroics

  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made a whopping 7 saves as his side earned a 0-0 draw against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on Monday.

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  Toothless Spain Held By Cape Verde On World Cup Debut

  Ranked 67 in the world, Cape Verde were making their debut on the global stage and did a nation of just over 500,000 people proud.

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  Cape Verde: How A Tiny Island Nation Of 530,000 People Just Exposed Spain's Biggest Flaw

  Cape Verde secured a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their first ever FIFA World Cup match.