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World Cup 2026 – Cape Verde Fans Celebrate as Debutants Stun Spain With Historic 0-0 Draw

Cape Verde pulled off a stunning upset on Monday, holding heavily favored Spain to a 0-0 draw in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match, earning the 67th-ranked debutants a historic point against the second-ranked European champions. This video shows Cape Verde fans gathering at City of Providence watch party for the game vs. Spain at the municipal parking lot across from Pawtucket City Hall.

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Rugby: World Cup

Jamie Joseph (2nd from L), head coach of Japan's national men's rugby team, attends a press conference in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 2, 2023, before opening Japan's Pool D campaign against World Cup debutants Chile on Sept. 10. Sitting on his left is Japan captain Kazuki Himeno.

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Rugby: World Cup

Kazuki Himeno, captain of Japan's national men's rugby team, attends a press conference in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 2, 2023, before opening Japan's Pool D campaign against World Cup debutants Chile on Sept. 10.

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Rugby: World Cup

Jamie Joseph, head coach of Japan's national men's rugby team, attends a press conference in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 2, 2023, before opening Japan's Pool D campaign against World Cup debutants Chile on Sept. 10.

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Supporters at World Cup matches

FRANKFURT, Germany - A South Korean supporter pose for a photo before the kickoff of her national team's Group G first-round match against debutants Togo at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt on June 13.

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Supporters at World Cup matches

FRANKFURT, Germany - A South Korean father and his son send their cheers before the kickoff of their national team's Group G first-round match against debutants Togo at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt on June 13.

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Supporters at World Cup matches

FRANKFURT, Germany - South Korea supporters pose for a photo before the start of a Group G first-round match between their national team and debutants Togo at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt on June 13.

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Supporters at World Cup matches

SEOUL, South Korea - The huge square outside the Seoul municipal office is packed with South Korea supporters hours before the kickoff of a Group G first-round match between their national team and debutants Togo in Frankfurt on June 13.

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Supporters at World Cup matches

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea supporters gather at the square outside the Seoul municipal office on June 13 to cheer for their national soccer team, which is to play debutants Togo in a FIFFA World Cup Group G opening match in Frankfurt.

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Supporters at World Cup matches

FRANKFURT, Germany - A South Korean supporter pose for a photo before the kickoff of her national team's Group G first-round match against debutants Togo at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt on June 13. (Kyodo)

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Supporters at World Cup matches

FRANKFURT, Germany - South Korea supporters pose for a photo before the start of a Group F first-round match between their national team and debutants Togo at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt on June 13. (Kyodo)

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Supporters at World Cup matches

SEOUL, South Korea - The huge square outside the Seoul municipal office is packed with South Korea supporters hours before the kickoff of a Group F first-round match between their national team and debutants Togo in Frankfurt on June 13.

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Supporters at World Cup matches

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea supporters gather at the square outside the Seoul municipal office on June 13 to cheer for their national soccer team, which is to play debutants Togo in a FIFFA World Cup Group G opening match in Frankfurt. (Kyodo)