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Africa’s chances at the World Cup

From Cape Verde’s debut to Ghana’s quarter-final legacy, six teams from sub-Saharan Africa to watch at the World Cup. Grouped from 5 articles across 2 sources.

5 reports2 sourcesJun 16, 2026, 8:14 PM
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Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026, 8:14 PM

Africa’s chances at the World Cup

From Cape Verde’s debut to Ghana’s quarter-final legacy, six teams from sub-Saharan Africa to watch at the World Cup.

Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 6:12 PM

Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener

Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.

ABC AustraliaJun 15, 2026, 11:51 PM

'It's like we won the World Cup': Cabo Verde delights in Spain shock

Cabo Verde fans revel in the biggest shock of this World Cup so far, the tournament debutants holding European champion Spain to a 0-0 draw.

Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026, 2:52 AM

Who is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s viral goalkeeper at the World Cup?

From his hometown of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, Vozinha has been his jersey name throughout his club career.

Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026, 4:42 PM

The overnight World Cup?

For fans outside North America, watching the FIFA World Cup live means late nights and early mornings.

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