World Cup debutants

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

June 16, 2026 by María Castellano

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

World Cup 2026: A Guide to Football’s Biggest-Ever Tournament

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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