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World Cup guide: Fateful match for the reigning European champions, Spain

World Cup guide: Fateful match for the reigning European champions, Spain

Sun 21 Jun 2026 05:55 CEST

Gold favourites, Spain, are chasing their first World Cup goal. Iran will play in the US again and Cape Verde are going for another shock

After the tears, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother can come to the World Cup

After the tears, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother can come to the World Cup

Thu 18 Jun 2026 08:04 CEST

The story of one of the unexpected central figures at the World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias Vozinha, looks set to have a new, happy chapter. His mother can now get help with a visa

The hero's mother missed the feat because of visa problems

The hero's mother missed the feat because of visa problems

Tue 16 Jun 2026 08:59 CEST

In his first World Cup match, Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Diaz Vozinha became a hero when he kept out gold-medal favourites Spain. Now the 40-year-old explains the reason for his tears at the final whistle

Cape Verde's goalkeeping hero says the dream came true

Cape Verde's goalkeeping hero says the dream came true

Mon 15 Jun 2026 19:56 CEST

In their very first World Cup match, little Cape Verde managed to prevent World Cup favorite Spain from scoring. 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Diaz Vozinha became a hero by keeping a clean sheet