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Nations League: Spain extend winning run with win over Czech Republic

…on 15 November. Spain have now won 10 consecutive matches since a surprise 0-0 draw with Cape Verde during the 2026 World Cup group stage. The reigning world champions also won the Nations League in 2023 and reached the final in 2021 and 2025.

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'I have lost my peace and privacy' - World Cup breakout star and Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha reveals the dark side of newfound fame

'I have lost my peace and privacy' - World Cup breakout star and Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha reveals the dark side of newfound fame Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has opened up about the downside of his sudden global fame following his remarkable performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old shot-stopper b…

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Jubilation as 2 countries to open borders for Nigerians to enter without visa

…already arrive without a visa. These include Barbados, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Cook Islands, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Dominica, Fiji, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mauritius and Micronesia.Others are Montserrat, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senega…

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Former Man.United striker Diego Forlan appointed Uruguay interim head coach

…Uruguay failed to win a single match in Group H - drawing with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing to Spain. That prompted the ex-Leeds boss to resign after a major fallout with the players. Forlan will lead his country during their autumn friendlies and oversee the side until a permanent head coach is appointed.…

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WAFCON 2026: Cameroon becomes first team to qualify for quarter-finals

…progress as group winners. In the other game of the group, Mali edged a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde, who are the first country to be eliminated from the competition. Ghana’s meeting with Mali on Thursday will now be a straight shootout for second place. A draw would be enough for the Black Queens to progress given thei…

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Three World Cup Stars That Are Still Without a Club 

…prior to action getting underway on June 11th, but an opening day draw against Cape Verde immediately sent the bookies back to the drawing board. The popular Lucky Rebel Sportsbook listed Luis de la Fuente’s men as a 9/2 favourite before a ball was kicked, but they were immediately pushed out to 6/1 upon that stalemate…

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Infantino's FIFA and celebration of defeat by sore losers

…however, lucky that a player like Sergio Ramos was not in the Spain squad on the day. Cape Verde, Egypt and England partly lost to the Argentines, not because of superior football mastery but to the obvious conspiratorial machinations of Infantino and FIFA, a very dangerous trend. The Argentines didn’t start their shen…

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Cape Verde star Sidny Lopes Cabral's stunning strike vs Argentina wins 2026 FIFA World Cup goal of the tournament

Cape Verde star Sidny Lopes Cabral claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup goal of the tournament award after his stunning strike against ArgentinaThe goal came during a dramatic Round of 32 clash that stretched to 120 minutes, with Lopes responding to Argentina's extra-time openerFIFA confirmed the goal beat competition from…

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WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot, record prize money

…D comprises 2024 bronze medalists Ghana, three-time runners-up Cameroon, and newcomers Cape Verde, who will hope to enthrall Africa like the senior men’s team did at the 2026 World Cup. Three stadiums in the capital, Rabat, and two in the commercial hub, Casablanca, will host 34 games, including two matches between qua…

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World Cup: Football integrity body flags 15 matches with potential betting issues

…remarkable $4.8 million wagered on Spain failing to secure a victory against debutants Cape Verde. The two teams faced each other in the initial group stage match, which concluded in a goalless draw, with Vozinha playing a pivotal role for the African team by making seven essential saves and achieving a clean sheet. Cu…

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Hong Kong names African countries eligible for visa-free travel, sets stay duration

…(Swaziland)TanzaniaZambiaZimbabweHong Kong visa: 1 Month stay duration Cape VerdeMoroccoSouth AfricaTunisiaUgandaHong Kong visa: 14-day stay duration AlgeriaBeninBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCentral African RepublicChadComorosDemocratic Republic of the CongoRepublic of the CongoCôte d'IvoireDjiboutiEgyptEquatorial Guinea…

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Infantino’s enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters

…of matches where the result did not go according to the betting.” Chief among those was Cape Verde, who more than held their own against Argentina in the last 32, bowing out in a 3-2 thriller after extra-time. “Special mention must go to Cape Verde,” said Stevens. “The Islanders are every bookmakers’ new favourite team…

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DR Congo releases complete list of African countries eligible for eVisa, shares approved visa sample

…qualify for the DR Congo eVisa.AlgeriaAngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeComorosCôte d'IvoireDjiboutiEgyptEquatorial GuineaEswatiniEthiopiaGabonGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauKenyaLesothoLiberiaMadagascarMalawiMauritaniaMauritiusMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNigerNigeriaRwandaSão Tomé and PríncipeSenegalS…

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World Cup: FIFA appoints US referee to officiate England, Argentina semi-final

…after overcoming three knockout-stage opponents. The South American champions defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32, edged Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16 and beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. England also navigated a difficult route to the last four. The Three Lions began their knockout campaign with a 2-1…

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France, Spain battle for place in World Cup final

…beginning their campaign with a disappointing goalless draw against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, Luis de la Fuente’s side have steadily gathered momentum. Their biggest challenge now will be containing France’s formidable attack led by Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward heads into the encounter with eight goals, level…

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England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

…have crept in as they were pushed to breaking point by first World Cup debutants Cape Verde and then Egypt. Lionel Messi, who turned 39 during the group phase, has again been the talisman for the South Americans, his genius repeatedly getting his team out of tight spots. But there is just a suggestion that the Swiss, a…

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Norway unhappy with FIFA decision before World Cup game against England

…stayed at the same hotel during the tournament before their Round of 32 match against Cape Verde without raising any public complaints. Norway are scheduled to face England in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 7:29 AM | Share this Story

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FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse involving IShowSpeed

…abuse involving American content creator IShowSpeed during Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The incident allegedly took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 3, where the popular streamer, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., attended the match and broadcast…

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Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

…win was another nailbiting close shave for Argentina, who had been taken to the wire by Cape Verde in an extra-time thriller in the last 32 on Friday. Colombia, Swiss eye quarters Argentina will now face the winner of Tuesday's clash in Vancouver between Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals. Colombia, supporte…

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2026 World Cup: Spain set new record after 1-0 win over Portugal

…The European champions opened their tournament with a 0-0 draw with debutants Cape Verde. They thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and edged Uruguay 1-0 to round off the group stages. In the last 32, Spain hammered Austria 3-0. 2026 World Cup: Spain set new record after 1-0 win over Portugal

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Okonjo-Iweala hails African teams' impressive World Cup campaign

…singled out Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the next stage, while describing Cape Verde as the tournament's standout African side. "So proud of the performance of the African teams at the World Cup! Morocco and Egypt have made it through so far, but Cape Verde was a standout," she wrote. She also applauded the effor…

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Spain's Rodri warns Portugal best yet to come at World Cup

…one of the favourites in North America, were held to a shock 0-0 draw with debutants Cape Verde to open their title charge. They then beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Uruguay 1-0 to top their group, before a statement 3-0 win over a dogged but limited Austria in the last 32. That impressive performance served notice to their…

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Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win

…who won a World Cup knockout game for the first time, face Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Cape Verde next. The 34-year-old Salah was clearly hampered by a hamstring strain, but played the whole 120 minutes and stepped up for his country when they needed him. “If somebody was going to do it, it would be me. I am more exper…

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FULL LIST: Players with most World Cup knockout-phase goals

…goals after adding to his tally in Argentina's 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde on Friday. According to FIFA, only 20 players in World Cup history have scored at least five goals in knockout matches. FIFA World Cup knockout-stage top scorers Rank Player Country Goals Games 1 Kylian Mbappé France 10 9 2 Leonidas B…

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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Shar…

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