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Cape Verdeans what are your thoughts on Cape Verde’s World Cup 2026 performance so far?
We would like to hear from Cape Verdeans in the UK and across the globe on the team’s progress in the tournament
Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs
Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory photoshoots
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
Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst
Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump’s joint-hosts
Cristiano Ronaldo risks ruining his legacy if he continues to stymie Portugal by starting
One of the finest players to grace the game no longer deserves his place in the team and should take it upon himself to stand down to serve their chances
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Egypt staged a second-half comeback in Vancouver to secure their first-ever World Cup win and assume control of Group G
Messi and Argentina ready to turn up the heat after fast World Cup start
It is the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s exploits against England. The scene is set for Lionel Messi to imbue the date with fresh significance
Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope
The goalkeeper’s 59th-minute save left mouths agape but it’s not the first time he has created an indelible moment for the team
Inside the Socceroos’ World Cup home: ping pong, pool, retro kits and organic omelettes
The grand Claremont Hotel in Berkeley has been adapted to make Australia’s stay as comfortable as possible. And of course there is Vegemite on tap