Cape Verde's historic run at World Cup wins Chinese fans, inadvertently keeps South Korea's qualifications hopes alive
Cape Verde continued its fairy-tale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday secured them a place in the knockout stage as the Group H runners-up behind Spain.The result also had an unexpected impact in East Asia, inadvertently helping keep South Korea's
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World Cup debutant Cabo Verde reaches knockout stage after draw with Saudi Arabia
World Cup debutant Cabo Verde continued its fairytale campaign by advancing to the knockout stage as Group H runner-up after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday.
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Dembele hat-trick powers France as Cabo Verde, Belgium advance
France finished the group stage in emphatic fashion on Friday as Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick powered it to a 4-1 win over Norway and sealed a perfect record atop Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup Group G match: New Zealand vs. Belgium
FIFA World Cup Group G match: New Zealand vs. Belgium
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Spain tops World Cup Group H, eliminates Uruguay
Alex Baena's first-half goal sent Uruguay crashing out of the World Cup as Spain won 1-0 on Friday to finish top of Group H.Spain took the lead just before halftime at Guadalajara Stadium when Baena's shot slipped through the gloves of Fernando Muslera and rolled into the back of the net.The result
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Dembele hat-trick powers France to 4-1 win over Norway as Haaland rests
France forward Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as Les Bleus beat Norway 4-1 to win Group I at Boston Stadium on Friday, while Norway rested star Erling Haaland on the bench.Both teams had already clinched places in the round of 32 before the group finale: France would top the group
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Beyond the pitch: China's role in DR Congo's football rise
Editor's note: Olitho Kahungu is the editorial secretary of Kinshasa-based AfricaNews journal.
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Before world recognition, Cape Verde secured China's strategic support
Editor's note: Joao Crisante de Pina is a current affairs journalist from Cape Verde. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
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US loses to Türkiye but qualifies for World Cup round of 32 as Group D winner
US loses to Türkiye but qualifies for World Cup round of 32 as Group D winner
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Netherlands beats Tunisia, qualifying for round of 32 as Group F winner
Netherlands beats Tunisia, qualifying for round of 32 as Group F winner
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Japan draws with Sweden in World Cup Group F, both advance to knockout stage
Japan draws with Sweden in World Cup Group F, both advance to knockout stage
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Ecuador stuns Germany 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage
Ecuador came from behind to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany in their final Group E match at the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, advancing to the round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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Pepe double helps Cote d'Ivoire into World Cup knockout stage for first time
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Cote d'Ivoire reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time with a 2-0 victory over Curacao in their final Group E match here on Thursday.
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Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026: Bulgaria vs. Italy
Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026: Bulgaria vs. Italy
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