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Not even Lamine Yamal can save Spain from shock draw with Cape Verde

Cape Verde pulled off the biggest shock of the 2026 World Cup so far by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atalanta on Monday. The tournament debutants weren't given any chance whatsoever against the reigning European champions but 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha achieved instant cult status throughout the footballing world by making one save after another to keep La Roja at bay.

Deschamps picks 'clear' World Cup favourites - and it's not France

Didier Deschamps has downplayed France's status as the leading contenders for the World Cup crown, instead pointing towards a European rival as the team to beat. Speaking ahead of Les Bleus' opening fixture against Senegal, the veteran coach insisted that while his side harbours domestic ambitions, they do not currently hold the mantle of the world's strongest team.

Spain vs Cabo Verde Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips: A solid start for La Roja

Our expert offers their best Spain vs Cabo Verde predictions, lineups, odds and tips for their World Cup clash.

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Cucurella completes £52m transfer to Real Madrid from Chelsea

Real Madrid have officially secured the signing of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in a deal worth £52 million, marking the first major acquisition of Jose Mourinho’s second tenure at the Bernabeu. The Spanish international returns to his homeland after a five-year stint in the Premier League, ending a period of speculation regarding his future at Stamford Bridge.

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'Perfect condition' - Yamal to return from injury in Spain's World Cup opener

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has delivered a massive fitness boost ahead of their World Cup opener, confirming that Lamine Yamal is in "perfect condition" to face Cape Verde. The Barcelona sensation suffered a serious injury towards the end of the 2025-26 campaign that threatened to derail his tournament debut, but he has worked hard to recover quicker than expected.

Yamal can light up the World Cup - but will he be fit enough?

The 2026 World Cup was supposed to be another waypoint on Lamine Yamal's path to becoming a generation-defining superstar, but there is the genuine threat that an injury could deprive the tournament of one of its biggest names. The Spanish wonderkid made everyone sit up and take notice at Euro 2024, and two years on, the 18-year-old seemed primed to seize the limelight once again. But instead, it may well be a waiting game.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Rizespor	34	10	11	13	46	52	-6	41	D L W L D
9	Konyaspor	34	10	10	14	43	50	-7	40	L L L W W
10	Kocaelispor	34	9	10	15	26	38	-12	37	L L D L D
11	Alanyaspor	34	7	16	11	41	41	0	37	L W D L L
12	Gaziantep FK	34	9	10	15	43	58	-15	37	L L L L W

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