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Cape Verde players go viral after live reaction to reaching World Cup knockouts

The smallest nation ever to reach the knockouts, Cape Verde somehow survived a group including Spain and Uruguay

The Independent UK

Cape Verde coach insists ‘nothing is impossible’ as champions Argentina await in World Cup knockouts

The African country with a population of just over 500,000 have made it to the round of 32

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 highlights and what you missed overnight as minnows Cape Verde reach knockout stage

Minnows make history as Uruguay crash out and Iran face a nervous wait

Evening Standard

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World Cup 2026: England through, Scotland wait and Spain hit by injuries – as it happened

Reaction from day 17 at the World Cup as we built up to the final group games and covered news from France, Iran, Spain and beyond

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 results: England learn next round opponents and Messi scores again

England booked their place at the top of Group L with a 2-0 win in Panama. Tuchel’s side will play African side DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup. Scotland are looking for a new head coach after Steve Clarke stepped down from his post following their…

The Independent UK

‘Nothing is impossible’: Cape Verde relishing World Cup date with Argentina

The Cape Verde head coach, Bubista, said his team have ‘shown that nothing is impossible’ after his side secured a historic tie with Argentina in the last 32

The Guardian - UK

World Cup fairytale continues for Cape Verde

HOUSTON - World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey.

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Spain and Cape Verde reach knockouts as Scotland handed World Cup lifeline

Uruguay finished third in Group H and were dumped out of the tournament alongside Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Cape Verde reach knockout stages on World Cup debut

Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup on their debut appearance following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday night in Houston.

Radio France Internationale

FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting

Cape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages. This historic achievement, fueled by three group stage draws, sets them up for a monumental clash against Lionel Messi's Argentina. The island nation is one of the smallest…

The Economic Times

Cape Verde take World Cup fairytale to knockout stage as Spain end Uruguay's run

Cape Verde set up a historic showdown with reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey at the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay crashed out after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending…

France 24

Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale continues after Saudi Arabia draw secures Argentina tie

Cape Verde will face Argentina in the last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia put them in the knockout stage on their World Cup debut

The Guardian - UK

Who is Francois Letexier? The official in charge of Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia

Who is the French referee for tonight's Group H showdown between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia?

FourFourTwo

Cape Verde draw 0-0 with Saudi Arabia and reach last 32: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Cape Verde continued their underdog run into the knockouts after sealing second spot in the group

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Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia prediction with knockout place on the line in Group H

Both sides have incentive to go for the win unless Cape Verde get a helping hand from Spain in the other game

TechRadar

How to watch Uruguay vs Spain: Free Streams, TV Channels and Kick-Off time as FIFA World Cup 2026 favorites aim to finish top of Group H

Here's how to watch Uruguay vs Spain for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Lamine Yamal & Co. aim to seal top spot in Group H.

The Independent UK

Egypt v Iran LIVE: Pharaohs survive late World Cup drama as Khalilzadeh strike ruled out by VAR and Salah suffers injury blow

Iran denied late winner and settle for third, as Belgium pip Egypt to top spot in Group G after 5-1 win over New Zealand

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Who are the ITV pundits, commentators and presenters for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?

Either side would make it into the knockout stage with a win, while a draw may not be enough for either of them to get out of Group H

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Group H Standings: Live standings and permutations as Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia all still competing for round of 32

Nothing is settled in Group H yet with just three points separating top from bottom going into the final game

The Independent UK

World Cup today: Heavyweight clash as Mbappe’s France take on Haaland’s Norway

Group I concludes with Erling Haaland’s Norway taking on Kylian Mbappe’s France in a battle over who will top the group. Both teams are already into the knockout rounds having won their first two games. The other game in the group sees Senegal play Iraq – a win for either…

The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone is talking about Cape Verde’: World Cup run delights diaspora community in UK

Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and Uruguay

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v France, TV channels & live stream Friday 26 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Friday 26 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Independent UK

What do Spain and Cape Verde need to qualify for World Cup knockouts from Group H?

Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia all have the chance to advance as Group H concludes

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup what to know: France's Kylian Mbappe, Norway's Erling Haaland take center stage

Football fans are in for a treat as Norway's Erling Haaland faces France's Kylian Mbappe in a highly anticipated World Cup clash. Meanwhile, Cape Verde is on the cusp of a historic knockout stage berth. The Egypt-Iran match carries significant weight for Group G, while Uruguay faces a must-win against…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: From Ghana to Cape Verde, how minnows are frustrating football’s attacking powers

Where Ghana’s phalanx wouldn’t admit England’s hyped attackers the pleasure of even a single breach. Where Cape Verde’s unyielding wall withstood a Spanish hurricane, and matched Uruguay in footballing nous. Where Congo held Portugal, Belgium was run aground by Iran, Curacao gave no joy to Ecuador, and there was nothing…

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