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Group F reaches its final matches at the 2026 World Cup as Japan and Sweden play a crucial match in the race to reach the next round, while the Netherlands complete their schedule against Tunisia.

Through two rounds of the World Cup’s group stage, the tiny nation of Cape Verde has displayed the jubilant air of a winner. In its first-ever World Cup appearance, the team — hailing from an ...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

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Little Cabo Verde registered another giant draw with a former FIFA World Cup™ winner. After finishing goalless with Spain, Bubista’s team recovered a half-time deficit to hold Uruguay at Miami Stadium ...

© Lars Baron/Getty ImagesFederico Valverde #8 of Uruguay looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match. In case Uruguay secure a victory over Cape Verde ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. The shock result sees DR Congo record their first-ever World Cup ...

When most people think of the FIFA World Cup, they picture countries like France, Spain, Argentina and Brazil. But Morocco, a nation without the same storied soccer history, is making a compelling ...

Ties are a bit of a foreign concept to American sports fans who don't regularly follow soccer. For newer fans following the World Cup to understand how the tournament works, it's important to know how ...