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Cape Verde Hold Spain: Vozinha and the Draw That Shook the World Cup

July 17, 2026 by María Castellano

Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha inspired a stunning 0-0 draw against European champions Spain in their World Cup debut. Full analysis.

Categories Analysis Tags African Football, Cape Verde, Group H, Spain, Vozinha, World Cup 2026, World Cup upsets

Cape Verde’s World Cup Fairytale: How Group H Unfolded

July 10, 2026 by James Whitmore

Cape Verde reach the World Cup last 32 on debut while Uruguay crash out. A tactical breakdown of how Group H finished and what comes next.

Categories Analysis Tags Cape Verde, Group H, Spain, tactical analysis, Uruguay, World Cup 2026, World Cup Qualification

Vozinha’s Tears and Cape Verde’s Historic Spain Draw at World Cup 2026

June 19, 2026June 16, 2026 by María Castellano
Vozinha’s Tears and Cape Verde’s Historic Spain Draw at World Cup 2026

Cape Verde’s 40-year-old keeper Vozinha made seven saves to earn a historic 0-0 draw against Spain at World Cup 2026 — but his mother couldn’t afford the…

Categories Match Reports Tags Africa at the World Cup, Cape Verde, Group H, Spain, Vozinha, World Cup 2026, World Cup debutants

Cape Verde Hold Spain 0-0: World Cup Debut Defies Logic

June 19, 2026June 16, 2026 by James Whitmore
Cape Verde Hold Spain 0-0: World Cup Debut Defies Logic

Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw on their World Cup debut in Atlanta. Vozinha’s heroics and a disciplined defensive block rewrote his…

Categories Match Reports Tags Cape Verde, Group H, Spain, tactical analysis, Vozinha, World Cup 2026, World Cup debut

Cape Verde, New Zealand & the World Cup 2026 Underdogs Worth Watching

June 19, 2026June 5, 2026 by María Castellano
Cape Verde, New Zealand & the World Cup 2026 Underdogs Worth Watching

Cape Verde make their World Cup debut while New Zealand chase their first knockout round. A deep look at both nations — and what Spain’s fitness scare me…

Categories Features Tags Africa, Cape Verde, New Zealand, Spain, Tournament Preview, Underdogs, World Cup 2026

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