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World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament

The Guardian - US

How to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: Free Streams & TV Channels as FIFA World Cup 2026 minnows target historic knockout spot

Here's how to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the Group H debutants aim to reach the last-32.

TechRadar

Filth, fury and fairytales: Uruguay and Cape Verde bring football heritage

In today’s Football Daily: Cape Verde go big but Uruguay go home

The Guardian - UK

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FIFA World Cup 2026 opens US eyes to soccer's global roar

The FIFA World Cup is proving soccer's global dominance, captivating American audiences beyond expectations. Viral moments like goalkeeper Vozinha's performance and record attendance highlight the sport's immense reach. While U.S. team success fuels enthusiasm, questions linger about soccer's long-term impact against established American sports, though its foundation is stronger than…

The Economic Times

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

The 2026 World Cup has a problem: celebrity-spotting

Comment: The impression given by TV coverage is that we are all more interested in Michael Buble than Michael Olise, Shakira than Vozinha, Paris Saint-Germain players than Paris Hilton

The Independent UK

Half-time report! It’s the 11 best TV moments of the World Cup so far

From Merlin the duck to Thierry Henry’s panic and the goalie who broke the internet, here are the tournament’s most glorious TV moments

The Guardian - UK

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Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants

After shocking favourites Spain in their tournament debut and embarrassing Uruguay, everyone wants to know about the Blue Sharks

The Guardian - AU

FIFA World Cup: Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

Cape Verde continued their World Cup fairytale, holding Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw. After stunning Spain, the Blue Sharks took the lead through Kevin Pina's free-kick. Uruguay fought back with goals from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio before halftime. However, substitute Helio Varela capitalized on a defensive error to…

The Economic Times

Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock as Varela strike seals Uruguay draw

Cape Verde delivered more heroics with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay that opens up the possibility of the Blue Sharks reaching the knockout stage

The Guardian - UK

The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico

The Guardian - UK

Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Cabo Verde has already cemented itself as one of the tournament’s success stories.

Sports Illustrated

Age against the machine: Messi & Vozinha, unlike Ronaldo so far, have shown that they can make a mountain out of ‘over-the-hill’

Age is just a number for football legends as Lionel Messi, at 38, delivered a stunning World Cup hat-trick, proving his enduring magic. Meanwhile, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became a national hero with a heroic performance for Cape Verde against Spain. In contrast, Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in his sixth World Cup…

The Economic Times

World Cup football, US Open golf, plus Test and T20 cricket – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

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The Conversation

How America came to love football – what you should listen, read and see this week

This curation of The Conversation UK’s arts and culture coverage was first published in our fortnightly newsletter, Something Good.

Sports Lens

Uruguay vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Uruguay vs Cape Verde meet at Hard Rock Stadium with both sides on one point. Valverde, Ugarte, and a two-time champion make Uruguay the pick at -205.

The Independent UK

Mother of Cape Verde World Cup hero finally granted US visa

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Hero Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to be reunited with mother at World Cup

Vozinha’s mother will attend her son’s next match against Uruguay after she was finally able to secure a visa to travel to the US

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The Guardian - US

Mother of Cape Verde star Vozinha will secure visa to attend World Cup in US

Hakeem Jeffries, the top US Democrat, said that the visa fees for the goalkeeper’s mother would be waived so she could attend Cape Verde’s next match in Miami

The Guardian - UK

Football’s greatest showman shows Mbappé and Haaland who’s boss

In today’s Football Daily: The big guns join the party

AAP

Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push

Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team's World Cup debut

The Independent UK

How Cape Verde’s Vozinha emerged as World Cup superstar and Instagram sensation

Vozinha returns to the pitch against Uruguay after his heroics helped Cape Verde to a historic point, leading to his Instagram followers sky-rocketing into the millions

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Vozinha, the Goalkeeper Who Went From 50,000 to Nearly 10 Million Instagram Followers After Stunning Spain

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's stunning World Cup debut against Spain catapulted him to global fame, amassing over 8 million Instagram followers and highlighting his journey to football stardom.

The National (Scotland)

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

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha has gained over seven million followers on social media since his heroics kept out Spain.

The Independent UK

Tearful Cape Verde keeper Vozinha explains why his mother couldn’t watch him at World Cup

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