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Cape Verde became the smallest nation by population to reach the World Cup knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. The island nation of 530,000 people advanced with three draws, setting up a round-of-32 clash against Argentina in Miami on 3 July.
Ngày thi đấu thứ Bảy (28/6) tại World Cup 2026 diễn ra 6 trận đấu cuối cùng vòng bảng, bao gồm các cuộc đối đầu của Anh, Argentina, Bồ Đào Nha và Colombia. Cape Verde làm nên lịch sử khi lần đầu tiên giành vé vào vòng loại trực tiếp, trong khi Iran phải chờ kết quả từ các trận đấu khác để hy vọng đi tiếp.
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams, enters the knockout round with 32 teams, including debutants like Cape Verde. The round of 32 runs from June 28 to July 3, followed by the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final on July 19. A full schedule and list of qualified teams have been released.
Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to finish second in Group H, securing a historic first Round of 16 appearance. They will face defending champion Argentina in Miami on July 3.
Cape Verde, a tiny island nation of just over 500,000 people, is making waves at the 2026 World Cup with emotional draws against Spain and Uruguay. The Cape Verdean community in England cannot hide their pride as their homeland debuts on football's biggest stage. A final group match against Saudi Arabia could send them into the knockout round.
World Cup debutants Cape Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami on June 23, earning their second consecutive draw after a 0-0 stalemate with Spain. Kevin Pina scored the historic first World Cup goal for Cape Verde, but Uruguay fought back to lead 2-1 before a Muslera error gifted Cape Verde an equalizer. With two points, Cape Verde still have a chance to advance, while Uruguay face a must-win against Spain.
The mother of Cape Verde's star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a U.S. visa in time to watch her 40-year-old son play at the World Cup. Ana Candida Evora will reunite with Vozinha in Miami before Sunday's match against Uruguay, after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened to expedite the process.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, aged 40, delivered a historic performance at the 2026 World Cup, securing a 0-0 draw against Spain with a Man of the Match display. He broke down in tears afterward, dedicating the game to his late grandparents and expressing regret that his mother could not attend due to visa issues.
Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta. Despite dominating possession and introducing Lamine Yamal, the European champions could not breach a resolute defense. The result leaves Spain needing a strong response against Saudi Arabia on June 21.
