Also known as: Cape Verdean
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The Standard
… Cape Verde, ranked 63rd in the world, will head into their final Group H game against Saudi Arabia knowing that victory will secure passage into the next round."Since the beginning, what we've been saying is that we would like to compete at the highest possible level, and that's …
Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay drawThe Standard
… In Sunday's action, Spain got their campaign back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia and World Cup debutants Cape Verde conjured up another memorable performance to snatch a 2-2 draw with Uruguay. …
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down AustriaCitizen Digital
… (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his players have been stung by the criticism that followed a shock 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but will put that right against Saudi Arabia on Sunday. …
'Fired up' Spain ready to hit back, says De la FuenteCitizen Digital
… On Sunday, European champions Spain will aim to put their disappointing opening draw with Cape Verde behind them when they face Saudi Arabia. …
Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock EcuadorThe Standard
… On Sunday, European champions Spain will aim to put their disappointing opening draw with Cape Verde behind them when they face Saudi Arabia. …
Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock EcuadorThe Standard
… Victory propels Spain to the top of Group H ahead of Uruguay's meeting with Cape Verde later on Sunday.Billed as one of the pre-tournament favourites, Spain got off to a slow start in a 0-0 draw against debutants Cape Verde. …
Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi ArabiaCitizen Digital
Spain must be patient, says Yamal as he continues to manage return from injury By Reuters June 20, 2026 11:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Sta …
Spain must be patient, says Yamal as he continues to manage return from injuryCitizen Digital
Cape Verde eye another upset against wounded Uruguay By Reuters June 20, 2026 10:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Cape Verde's goalkeeper #01 Vozinha speaks to the press ahead of a training session during …
Cape Verde eye another upset against wounded UruguayThe Standard
… Rookies Cape Verde, and DR Congo shocked the world with impressive draws against traditional powerhouses. …
Africa's World Cup revolutionCitizen Digital
… Cucurella's 55 million euro ($63.8 million) move to the 15-time European champions was confirmed just hours before he took to the field for Spain's opening World Cup match against Cape Verde on Monday. …
Real Madrid move 'huge step' up, says CucurellaCape Verde coach Bubista said his World Cup debutant team is targeting a place in the knockout rounds after drawing 2-2 with Uruguay. The team, ranked 63rd globally, will advance to the next round with a victory over Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cape Verde coach Bubista said his World Cup debutant team is targeting a place in the knockout rounds after drawing 2-2 with Uruguay. The team, ranked 63rd globally, will advance to the next round with a victory over Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J, surpassing the previous record of 16 goals shared with Miroslav Klose. The victory secures Argentina's place in the knockout rounds of the tournament.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players are motivated to respond after drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde, and will face Saudi Arabia on Sunday determined to improve their tournament performance.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner in Toronto. Curacao clinched their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw with Ecuador.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 2-1 injury-time comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup, secured their first ever point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, goalkeeper Eloy Room making a record 15 saves in a match without extra time.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain winger Lamine Yamal said he is not yet ready to play a full match at the World Cup as he manages his return from a hamstring injury, though the 18-year-old remains available for limited minutes in Sunday's game against Saudi Arabia. Yamal played 25 minutes in Spain's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opening match, his first appearance in nearly two months.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, World Cup debutants who drew goalless with Spain in their opening match, face Uruguay in their second Group H game in Miami on Sunday. Goalkeeper Vozinha and the squad believe they can improve on the Spain result.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece traces African nations' World Cup evolution from underdogs dismissed before matches even began to teams delivering memorable upsets and historic runs. The author highlights Cameroon's 1990 breakthrough as a quarterfinal appearance that proved African teams could compete with and beat top-ranked sides.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Danilo admitted Brazil's start to the World Cup was "frightening" following a 1-1 draw with Morocco, but said he was confident the team would improve as they face Haiti in their second group match. The 34-year-old Flamengo defender acknowledged tactical and mental imbalance but stressed Brazil remain among the leading contenders despite being a step behind France and Argentina.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Bradley Barcola also scoring. Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals move him level with Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uruguay dominated but drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in sweltering Miami heat, with all four teams in Group H left on one point after Spain held 0-0 by Cape Verde.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup first-timers Cape Verde on Monday in their Group H opener, despite 74 percent possession and being regarded as strong pre-tournament favourites. Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people ranked as 2000-1 outsiders by betting websites, secured an improbable point in their inaugural World Cup match.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's technical director Aitor Karanka said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is desperate to recover from a hamstring injury to participate in what he calls "his World Cup." The 18-year-old has not played since April 22, but Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hopes he will be fit for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on Monday, though he is unlikely to start.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said. Osasuna's Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the match in Atlanta.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, both sidelined by hamstring injuries at the end of the club season, should be ready for Spain's World Cup Group H opener on June 15 against Cape Verde in Atlanta.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after omitting the 39-year-old striker from his 26-man World Cup squad, citing preference for other attacking options including Darwin Nunez. Bielsa said his selection was guided solely by what he considered best for the team's chances, despite earlier tensions between the coach and Suarez over alleged mistreatment during the 2024 Copa America.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ahead of the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Citizen Digital examines five major players dealing with form and fitness concerns, including Kylian Mbappe, who arrives at the tournament after a difficult period at Real Madrid.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal has won the 2025/2026 English Premier League championship, ending a 22-year drought since Patrick Vieira lifted the trophy in 2004. The article reflects on the club's long wait for the title and the dramatic changes in Kenya and the world during that span.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Dutch cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions docked in Rotterdam Harbour with a skeleton crew after a hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers. The remaining crew faces weeks of quarantine, though the WHO has stressed that contagion from the virus is very rare despite its multi-week incubation period.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States said it would ease its visa bond system by waiving bond payments for team members competing in World Cup matches and for fans from competing countries who already have tickets and signed up for a priority visa system. The US had been asking people from 50 developing countries to provide bond payments of $5,000 to $15,000 for a US visa as part of migration crackdown initiatives.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States said it would waive visa bond requirements for team members competing in World Cup matches and for fans from competing countries who have already purchased tickets and signed up for a priority visa system. The bonds, which normally range from $5,000 to $15,000 for visa applicants from 50 developing countries, remain in place for other travellers.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The African Volleyball Confederation has announced that the second African Junior Beach Volleyball Development Cup will take place August 8–14, 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, featuring seven teams each in boys' and girls' categories. Kenya is not participating, though the country lacks a junior beach volleyball team; the introduction of the sport in secondary school games this year may allow future participation.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and available for the World Cup next month, despite Yamal suffering a hamstring injury in late April and Williams picking up a muscle injury on Sunday.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's First Lady Janet Museveni was notably absent from President Yoweri Museveni's seventh-term inauguration at Kampala's Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday, with no publicly recorded appearance since March 21. Her absence deepens scrutiny following the unexplained presence of a Ugandan presidential jet in the United States.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, which suffered a deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three people, sailed to the Netherlands after its last passengers disembarked in Spain's Canary Islands, with at least seven confirmed and one probable case among evacuees.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams suffered a moderate hamstring strain and will miss the rest of the season, but Spanish media reports he will be sidelined for three weeks and is expected to be fit for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US citizen aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. Three passengers—a Dutch couple and a German woman—have died from the virus, which is rare and endemic in Argentina where the ship departed in April; health officials say global public health risk is low and no vaccines or specific treatments exist.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →