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World Cup, this was a result of immense significance. In the stands, their supporters matched that intensity. Clad in blue and waving red, white and blue flags, they sang and danced throughout, lifting their team
match at Estádio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to clinch their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. (AP Photo/Cristiano Barbosa)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AP25286763361202-1774510436.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Cape Verde’s 600,000 inhabitants were given
results. On Sunday, [Cape Verde](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/10/nx-s1-5796264/cape-verde-tiny-nation-massive-world-cup-dream) continued its incredible run at its maiden World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. This follows their opening Group H draw against [highly favored Spain
results and stories beyond the scorelines. Here are some of the biggest talking points from around the World Cup: ### Golden Boot race already fierce Lionel Messi leads the race for the World Cup’s Golden
World Cup Group A match against Mexico [Yuri Corte/AFP] “Something that I’ve picked up is that South Africans are happy when you win, but when you lose, you are the worst. That
match against Espanyol [Albert Gea/Reuters] ## Yamal raring to go for Spain at World Cup after injury Barcelona’s contingent comprises Joan Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres
match at the World Cup, the Africans – ranked 67 in the world and with a population of less than 500,000 people – put in a heroic defensive display to thwart a star-studded Spanish side
Cape Verde, Spain will not be taking Saudi Arabia lightly. After all, the Saudis caused a major [surprise](/news/2022/11/22/saudi-arabia-beat-argentina-with-inspired-second-half-performance) in the 2022 World Cup’s opening round, defeating eventual champions Argentina. The Asian giants, making
Cape Verde, Belgium drawing 1-1 with Egypt, Saudi Arabia sharing a 1-1 result with Uruguay and Iran playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw with New Zealand. It marked the first time since
result. Poor performance. But perhaps that's what 28 years of pressure will do to a team. **17. Cape Verde** *Group H. Drew 0-0 with Spain.* Everyone's second team at the World Cup
result against Spain, a football powerhouse, is the greatest feeling ever," she told the BBC. Men, women, and children were all dancing to the rhythm of the official World Cup song released by the Cape
matches. That includes four debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan. [ by defeating eventual champions Argentina in 2022, a result that reinforced their reputation
match against Scotland. ### Tunisia look to Cape Verde upset for inspiration New Tunisia coach Herve Renard says his side can take confidence from Cape Verde’s shock draw with Spain as they prepare
matches in Dallas, Boston and New Jersey. "It feels like those numbers are a little bit disappointing given the excitement that was building up. We thought there would be more." ## A 'deeply politicised' tournament Back
results and schedules.* After years of planning, preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff. The event, cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, is the biggest