Ousmane Dembélé scored three first-half goals and France cruised past Norway 4-1 to finish comfortably atop its group on Day 16 of the World Cup, with Les Bleus looking like the best team in the tournament.
Uruguay bow out of the World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Spain, a result that allows La Roja to finish the group unbeaten and condemns La Celeste to elimination, paving the way for Cape Verde’s historic qualification.
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.
From Cape Verde to Uruguay — and from Messi to Ronaldo — the 2026 World Cup has had its share of surprises and disappointments.
On their FIFA World Cup debut, Cabo Verde went unbeaten in all group stage matches—0-0 against Spain, 2-2 against Uruguay, and another draw against Saudi Arabia. They are set to face Argentina in the Round of 32.
Shamrock Rovers gaffer calls Pico Lopes live on RTE after Cape Verde reach World Cup knockout stages
The Crumlin native and League of Ireland ace took the call from Stephen Bradley, who was serving as a pundit on RTE, after Cape Verde managed a draw against Saudi Arabia, which secured them a second-place finish in Group H.
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