2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.

‘We’ve Arrived!’: Cape Verde Fans Exult in World Cup Draw With Spain

Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off the West African coast, is among the smallest countries to ever qualify for the World Cup. Fans marveled that it held the line against a tournament favorite.

By Rick Rojas

Saudi Arabia v Uruguay: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 6pm EDT/11pm BST/8am AEST ⚽️ Spain 0-0 Cape Verde | Player guide | Bracketology Hello and welcome to live, minute-by-minute coverage of Saudi Arabia v Uruguay at the Miami Stadium. Saudi Arabia started the last World Cup with a stunning victory over Argentina. They’d love to do the same another South American giant tonight – not least because it would increase their chances of getting out of a World Cup group for only the second time. The first, as any football nerd wor...

By Rob Smyth

France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 – Mbappe, teams, lineups, start, Dembele

Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.

Cape Verde shocks Spain with scoreless draw at World Cup

Cape Verde held Spain to a shocking 0-0 draw in their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, with goalkeeper Vozinha keeping the favorites at bay.

How the World Cup spending boom is also an opportunity for income investors

World Cup host cities turned to municipal bonds to finance the expanded infrastructure needed to accommodate the games. Where Nuveen sees opportunities.

World Cup contender Spain and Cape Verde play to surprising scoreless draw

An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cape Verde play Spain, one of the favourites to win the World Cup, to a 0-0 draw on Monday. The first scoreless match is the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

Belgium - Egypt live: Salah's Pharaohs chase first World Cup victory in Group G showdown

Group G favourites Belgium kick off their World Cup campaign at the Seattle Stadium on Monday with a showdown against Mohamed Salah's Egypt, with the seven-time African champions still chasing their first victory on football's biggest stage. Kevin De Bruyne is expected to start for the Red Devils, reviving his longtime Premier League rivalry with the Pharaoh's Salah. Follow our live commentary.

By Benjamin DODMAN

From Tennessee boarding schools to rural West Virginia: The unlikely homes of World Cup teams

Spain, which is among the favorites to win the tournament, has set up camp at a boarding school on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga

By Leah Willingham

NYCFC's O'Neill anchors Australia's World Cup upset over Turkey

Australia stunned Turkey 2-0 in their World Cup opener at Vancouver Stadium, with New York City FC midfielder Aiden O'Neill starting and playing the full 90 minutes for the Socceroos. Turkey were larg...

World Cup Openers Draw Big Audiences for Fox, Telemundo

Both outlets, and their respective streaming partners, set ratings records for group stage matches involving the U.S. and Mexico.

By Rick Porter

Iranian Americans plan protests as soccer team prepare for their World Cup opener

Iran's participation in the tournament has been beset by controversy against the backdrop of the war, which began in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

Tallaght’s Priory Market turns into sea of blue, white and red for ‘Pico Party’ World Cup screening

Shamrock Rovers’ very own Roberto “Pico” Lopes is the only Irish‑born player in the competition, representing Cape Verde through his father Carlos

By Sarah O'Mahony

Spain held 0-0 by World Cup debutants Cape Verde

European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday. Regarded as one of the strong pre-tournament favourites, Spain had been expected to cruise past Cape Verde in their Group H opener in Atlanta. But despite enjoying 74 per cent possession and laying siege to the Cape Verde goal, the 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs from the volcanic archipelago of just 525,000 people, who are ranked as 2000-1 out...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Fans gather to support Pico Lopes in World Cup clash

Football fans are gathering in Tallaght to watch Cape Verde play Spain in their Group H World Cup opener in Atlanta as Robert 'Pico' Lopes plays for the island nation.

Cape Verde fans swell with pride after shock World Cup draw with Spain

Dubliner Pico Lopes helps Cape Verde stun Spain with 0-0 draw in World Cup opener

Shamrock Rovers centre back at the beating heart of one of tournament’s greatest ever underdog stories.

Favorites Spain kick off World Cup with surprising Cape Verde draw

Debutants Cape Verde made a shocker opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw on Monday. Despite overwhelming possession, Spain coul...

Ashlyn Harris Shares Her Winning Advice for World Cup 2026 Athletes

Ashlyn Harris knows her way around a World Cup victory.  And that’s why the two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion had the best advice for the U.S. men’s soccer team—who defeated Paraguay 4-1 in...

By Sasha Wayman,Brahmjot Kaur

New Jersey Notebook: No World Cup advertisement at New York airport

You would be forgiven for thinking no World Cup was taking place in the country.

Senegal aim to overcome ‘regrettable’ absence of fans denied World Cup visas

Senegal’s football federation expresses regret over US visa denials for fans but remains confident in their World Cup performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/senegal-aim-to-overcome-regrettable-absence-of-fans-denied-world-cup-visas/

By Punch Newspapers

Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

CEO of MND Travis Bembenek makes a study of the alarmist World Cup headlines coming out of Mexico and why this type of journalism persists. The post Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A perspective from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Travis Bembenek

Four notable upsets in history of World Cup

Cape Verde's memorable World Cup debut in holding European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw on Monday is one of the great upsets in the tournament's history. The post Four notable upsets in history of World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Accra Brewery PLC kicks off ‘Cheers to Bars’ with World Cup viewing experience

Accra Brewery PLC hosted “Cheers to Bars” at Nguni Bar & Grill, a campaign that celebrates the vital role bars and pubs play in bringing people together, supporting local businesses, and contributing to economic growth. Leveraging the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, the campaign creates memorable and responsible social experiences through viewing parties hosted […]

By Kenneth Darko

Japan Benefits as Tunisia Coach Dismissed Before World Cup - 조선일보

Japan Benefits as Tunisia Coach Dismissed Before World Cup  조선일보

With visas denied, Senegal World Cup fans watch from afar - Ahram Online

With visas denied, Senegal World Cup fans watch from afar  Ahram Online

Why was Lamine Yamal benched? Inside Spain’s World Cup shocker against Cape Verde - Mathrubhumi English

Why was Lamine Yamal benched? Inside Spain’s World Cup shocker against Cape Verde  Mathrubhumi English