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Dublin-born Cape Verde star recruited on LinkedIn gets World Cup chance

Cape Verde star recruited on LinkedIn gets World Cup chance **He was recruited on social media to play

What to know about Cape Verde at World Cup 2026

World Cup after Curacao, which is also making its debut this year, and Iceland, which competed in 2018. ## Has Cape Verde played

Spain vs Cape Verde: World Cup – Lamine Yamal, predictions and how to watch

World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the [Al Jazeera Sport widget](/sports/2026/6/8/what-time-are-world-cup-2026-matches-in-my-time-zone) to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time.* **Who**: Spain vs Cape Verde

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play at the ⁠World Cup for Cape Verde in June. “Ireland has an opportunity here

Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream

World Cup. I play very well. I'm a forward—very fast—and my goals are beautiful." ![Praia, Cape Verde

Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026?

playing at their first World Cup in North America this summer: Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan

World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final?

play at a World Cup - **June 15**: Spain vs Cape Verde – Cape Verde make their

World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia sack coach Herve Renard

World Cup, alongside two former champions, Spain and Uruguay, and debutants Cape Verde. All their group games are scheduled to be played

Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup

Cape Verde for granted on their World Cup debut. “If you haven’t watched them play

What are World Cup 2026 national team base camps and their locations?

play two of three group stage matches. Vancouver will host seven of the 104 World Cup matches, including knockouts. ## Cape Verde

Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real Madrid players

World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July. Spain play debutants Cape Verde on 15 June

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Cape Verde's Blue Sharks are set to make history this summer when they play in the World Cup

World Cup 2026: Spain vs Cape Verde prediction, schedules, latest news

Cape Verde have already made history by reaching the World Cup for the first time. The teams have never played

The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

played across three host countries. A record 48 countries will compete — up from 32 — in 104 matches. That includes four debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan. [![Praia, Cape Verde (April 9, 2026) — Pedro Bettencourt

Uruguay squad lands in US after flight delay ahead of World Cup opener

Cape Verde, will play in Atlanta on Monday. Uruguay were the latest to face travel issues at the World Cup

Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?

World Cup 2026:** Cape Verde (June 15), Saudi Arabia (June 21), Uruguay (June 27) ## Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Serge Gnabry: Germany The 33-year-old first-choice goalkeeper for Germany has spent more time

Lamine Yamal’s World Cup status unclear after Barcelona injury

World Cup this summer in North America. Spain are scheduled for Group H ‌matches on June 15 against Cape Verde and on June 21 against Saudi Arabia, both in Atlanta, then play

How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?

World Cup is set to begin on June 11, when Mexico face South Africa in the first match. Spain’s first game is being played four days later, against Cape Verde

World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag

Cape Verde. But the reality is all these teams will play at the top of their games and Spain might draw or even lose. This would complicate the next stage.” He added

Yamal, Williams to be available for Spain’s opening World Cup match

World Cup opening game against Cape Verde on June 15. Yamal, 18, has been managing groin issues and a [hamstring injury suffered in April](/sports/2026/4/23/how-bad-is-lamine-yamals-injury-will-make-spains-world-cup-2026-opener), while Williams and Munoz have also been recovering from injuries