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Spain Held by Cape Verde in Biggest Early Shock of Expanded World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup got off to a thrilling and unpredictable start across North America, delivering a perfect blend of host-nation success, individual brilliance and enough surprises to set the tone for the expanded 48-team tournament. From the iconic opening match in Mexico City to high-scoring routs and gritty draws, Week 1 (Matchday 1, June 11–17) showcased why this edition promises to be one of the most competitive and entertaining World…

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The player of the Atlético de Madrid asks calm after the tie against Cape Verde, assumes the self-criticism for the bad world premiere and comes out in defense ...

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The side of Atlético de Madrid Marcos Llorente assures that those who do not support the team and their technician, Luis de la Fuente, "is not Spanish", arguing that despite the tie to zero against Cape Verde in the first match of the World Cup, fans must maintain faith in the team.Llorente admitted, in an interview with RNE, that there are things that must be improved and that "self-critical and mistakes have been reviewed", but recommended to …

Spain faces this Sunday against Saudi Arabia a game that has become more important than expected after the trip in the first day against Cape Verde. The Spanish team was not well in the debut and that has provoked the criticisms during the last days. This Thursday has passed by Radio Estadio Noche one of the captains of the selection, Unai Simón. The goalkeeper of Spain and Athletic has shown confidence that the team will know how to turn the si…

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The Spanish team could not pass from the tie in the first match of the World Cup against Cape Verde and will now face Saudi Arabia next Monday, with the obligation to win and prove that it is one of the candidates to the final win. Three days after the match of the 2nd day, the coach Luis de la Fuente talks with Juanma Castaño in the COPE Party about what happened at the premiere and how the party will raise before the Arabs. Has he seen the mat…

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MondialNews broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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