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Cape Verde hero in tears as mother couldn’t afford US visa to watch him at World Cup 2026

Goalkeeper Vozinha kept an amazing clean sheet against Spain but his mother wasn’t in Atlanta to see it

The Independent UK

‘Pico’ Lopes and Cape Verde give Spain’s boys one hell of a neutralising

In today’s Football Daily: the World Cup has some new history boys to celebrate

The Guardian - UK

SI:AM | Brendan Sorsby Turning Pro After Latest Legal Twist

The Texas Tech quarterback will enter the NFL supplemental draft after the Big 12 filed a lawsuit in federal court.

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From Shamrock Rovers to defying Spain: ‘rusty’ Roberto Lopes savours Cape Verde’s finest hour

The Dublin-born defender’s display against Spain drew comparisons with Paul McGrath’s against Italy in 1994 but he says there is still room to improve

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following skyrockets after World Cup heroics against Spain

Vozinha produced an inspired performance to keep Spain at bay on Monday

The Independent UK

No father at home, grandparents dead, and the new global sensation Vozinha's heartbreak moment is no money for his mother to witness FIFA World Cup fame

Cape Verde's Vozinha delivered a career-defining performance against Spain, making seven saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw. Despite global acclaim and a surge in followers, the veteran goalkeeper was overcome with emotion, crying for his deceased grandparents and his mother, who couldn't attend due to visa and financial issues.

The Economic Times

Instagram followers from 50,000 to 5 million in few hours: How to do it, Vozinha style

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global star after an incredible World Cup performance against Spain. He made numerous saves, frustrating the Spanish team. His Instagram followers surged from thousands to millions. Vozinha's journey from a small island nation to football's biggest stage is a remarkable underdog story. This event…

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Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven crucial saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. This achievement marked a significant moment for the small island nation on the world's biggest football stage. Vozinha's journey…

The Economic Times

World Cup day five highlights: Cape Verde humble Spain, water break frustration, work ahead for Marcelo Bielsa and groups shaping up nicely

One of the most memorable games of the whole World Cup took place on Monday, and there was plenty to talk about across the four games

FourFourTwo

The biggest lost bet of the 2026 World Cup just landed after Spain vs Cape Verde

The 2026 World Cup's biggest loser has been revealed after Spain vs Cape Verde

FourFourTwo

Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw

The Independent UK

Cape Verde’s Vozinha in tears as cost of visa stopped mother being at Spain draw

The 40-year-old goalkeeper, named player of the match after making seven saves in his country’s 0-0 draw against Spain, was in tears at full time

The Guardian - UK

Spain Show They Can’t Win the World Cup Without Lamine Yamal Firing

La Roja’s failure to break down one of the tournament’s lowest-ranked teams rings alarm bells.

Sports Illustrated

Spain record surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde

Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th.

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The Independent UK

How Cape Verde pulled off an astonishing and unexpected draw with Spain

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The European champions were held to a draw by the World Cup debutants

AAP

World Cup minnows Cape Verde stun favourites Spain

African archipelago nation Cape Verde, on their World Cup bow, have shocked Spain by holding the European champions to a goalless draw in Atlanta.

FourFourTwo

The greatest World Cup upsets... ever!

FourFourTwo revisits the 26 biggest upsets the World Cup has ever produced as Cape Verde add themselves to the list

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut

The African minnows Cape Verde, on their World Cup finals debut, claimed a famous point as they held the favourites Spain to a 0-0 draw

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Evening Standard

Cape Verde hold Spain to World Cup draw as minnows produce major shock

Debutants pull off one of the biggest upsets in tournament history against European champions

FourFourTwo

Spain forward breaks remarkable 60 year record against Cape Verde

The Spain striker has broken a longstanding record at the World Cup against Cape Verde

The Economic Times

Where is Cape Verde? Cabo Verde with half a million population make historic FIFA World Cup 2026 debut versus Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday.

The Independent UK

Spain stunned as debutants Cape Verde earn battling point in World Cup shock

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The reigning European champions stumbled to a goalless draw in Atlanta

TechRadar

How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as World Cup favorites begin their tournament, team news

Lamine Yamal starts on the bench for Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde. Here's how to watch the Group H fixture for free online and from anywhere.

Sports Lens

Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup Preview: Yamal and Nico Williams Fitness Doubts Add Betting Value

Spain face Cape Verde in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Spain enter as tournament co-favorites and reigning European champions, priced at -1000 at BetOnline, while Cape Verde make their first ever World Cup appearance…

Sports Lens

Cape Verde World Cup Odds: Picks and Predictions for 2026

Cape Verde make their World Cup debut at +200000 to win it all. Find out where the real value lies for the Blue Sharks in 2026.

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