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Spain tend to start slowly at World Cups, but nobody expected Cape Verde draw

Spain have a history of starting slowly at World Cups before finding their form, but nobody -- not even them -- expected to open 2026 with a draw against tiny Cape Verde.

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

World Cup Daily Live: Belgium face off with Egypt; Cape Verde shock Spain in draw

Enjoy all the action from Monday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

Bukayo Saka says he is 'ready to go' ahead of England opener

Bukayo Saka says he is 'ready to go' ahead of England opener

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

Emma Hayes and Ange Postecoglu praise 'disciplined' Cape Verde after World Cup draw with Spain

Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou paid tribute to Cape Verde after the African minnows held Spain to a battling goalless draw.

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

USMNT's Christian Pulisic (calf) trains apart; Pochettino says he's 'good'

United States men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic trained off to the side at Monday's practice session as he attempts to recover from a calf injury he first sustained in training last week.

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

Spain held by 64th-ranked Cape Verde in 1st major World Cup shock

Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by 64th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the World Cup group stage.

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

Burley: Cape Verde couldn't have given a better account of themselves

Burley: Cape Verde couldn't have given a better account of themselves

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

Burley slams 'extremely pedestrian' Spain after Cape Verde draw

Burley slams 'extremely pedestrian' Spain after Cape Verde draw

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

Why are there hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, and why has FIFA been criticised?

All 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup are stopping for two hydration breaks. Why have they been stipulated by FIFA, and why have they been criticised?

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN

Would Amorim at Milan be good news for Christian Pulisic?

Would Amorim at Milan be good news for Christian Pulisic?

Jun 15, 2026 · ESPN