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  1. Here's what it meant to fans...published at 08:17 BST 16 June

    Spain 0-0 Cape Verde

    Former international George Santos echoed the sentiments of the Cape Verde fans in the stadium...

    Cabo Verde fans celebrate during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cabo Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.Image source, Getty Images
    A Cape Verde fan attends the FIFA World Cup Group H match between Spain and Cape Verde at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States, on June 15, 2026.Image source, Getty Images
    Cape Verde fans celebrate during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cape Verde on June 15th, 2026 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, GAImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - Where does Cape Verde result rank in World Cup shocks?published at 08:14 BST 16 June

    Click 'Get Involved' to have your say

    This can't be overstated - Cape Verde holding Spain to a draw in their very first World Cup game was a huge shock, but where does it rank in the history of World Cup shocks?

    Think Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia at the last World Cup in Qatar, Spain falling to Switzerland in South Africa 2010 and France losing to Senegal in 2002.

    All of these happened in the respective countries' opening matches of the tournament.

    Send us your thoughts using the 'Get Involved' button.

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  3. Get Involved - 'Being a group of talented individuals is not enough'published at 08:03 BST 16 June

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    Yesterday showed that being a group of talented individuals is not enough. Teamwork above all else. There are no walkovers in this tournament. Germany and Sweden results significant outliers.

    Glyn, Dunstable

  4. 'We all cried'published at 07:59 BST 16 June

    Spain 0-0 Cape Verde

    George Santos
    Former Cape Verde international on 5 Live Breakfast

    There's no words, it was unbelievable. The players did brilliantly and the fans as well - we all cried because of it.

    It's the first time we go to the World Cup and then perform like that - what a performance, unbelievable.

    [Cape Verde goalkeeper] Vozinha is man of the match for me, some great saves - we got lucky sometimes but yesterday was tremendous. He brought his experience his calmness.

    Everybody was emotional and without him we could have lost the game, but it was a great performance from everyone and everyone who came on.

    We got lucky as Spain didn't play with high intensity, but we had the fitness and discipline.

    The coach did well but the main reason it worked was because the guys were disciplined, diligent and Vozinha was man of the match.

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    'This penalty area is mine!' - Vozinha's best blocks

  5. Postpublished at 07:56 BST 16 June

    Right, scroll down to the bottom of this page to watch the highlights from the latest four World Cup matches.

    You can also find a brief summary of each match and how they have affected the standings in Groups G and H.

    So now you are up to speed, lets get some reaction to those results, starting - obviously - with Cape Verde's stunning draw against European champions Spain in what was their very first match at a World Cup.

  6. Group G - Standings & schedulepublished at 07:45 BST 16 June

    Group G table - New Zealand top, followed by Iran, Belgium and Egypt all on 1 point

    Remaining matches in the group:

    Sunday, 21 June

    • Belgium v Iran (20:00 BST)

    Monday, 22 June

    • New Zealand v Egypt (02:00 BST)

    Saturday, 27 June

    • Egypt v Iran (04:00 BST)
    • New Zealand v Belgium (04:00 BST)
  7. Motherwell's Just scores twice but NZ held by Iranpublished at 07:42 BST 16 June

    Iran 2-2 New Zealand

    Adam Millington
    BBC Sport journalist

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    'Sensational' Wood and Just combine for New Zealand goals

    The second game in Group G saw Iran twice come from behind in Los Angeles to deny New Zealand a first win at a World Cup.

    Motherwell forward Elijah Just gave New Zealand a flying start as he thumped home a half-volley after Chris Wood held up the ball and knocked it into his path.

    New Zealand continued to show promise but, as has already often been the case at this World Cup, the first hydration break midway through the first half proved costly as the momentum swung and Iran found a way to level when Ramin Rezaeian flicked the ball past Max Crocombe.

    Before their leveller, Iran's star forward Mehdi Taremi had come close to finding an equaliser when he struck the post with an powerful drive from outside the box. After making it 1-1, Iran also had a goal ruled out for offside.

    New Zealand took a while to get going in the second half but Just popped up once more to put his side back in front as he combined with Wood again and lofted the ball over Alireza Beiranvand.

    But Iran found a way to restore parity when Mohammad Mohebbi met Rezaeian's cross and guided a header in off the inside of the post.

  8. Belgium come back to draw with Egyptpublished at 07:39 BST 16 June

    Belgium 1-1 Egypt

    Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport

    Group G also kicked off with two draws in the opening matches.

    A second-half own goal denied Egypt a first ever World Cup win as Belgium rescued a point from their opener in Seattle.

    The Pharaohs took the lead in the 21st minute through Al Ahly midfielder Emam Ashour, who thundered a 20-yard strike into the bottom corner past Thibaut Courtois.

    But Thomas Meunier's low cross was turned into his own net by Egypt defender Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute, under pressure from substitute Romelu Lukaku.

    Egypt were backed by a passionate support base on the USA's west coast as they hunted their first World Cup win in eight games, having made their tournament debut back in 1934.

    Instead the seven-time African champions spent the final moments holding on and managed to avoid defeat at a World Cup for only the third time.

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    Lukaku makes an impact in 22 seconds

  9. Group H - standings & schedulepublished at 07:34 BST 16 June

    Group H standings - Uruguay top followed by Saudi Arabia, Spain and Cape Verde all on 1 point

    Remaining matches in the group:

    Sunday, 21 June

    • Spain v Saudi Arabia (17:00 BST)
    • Uruguay v Cape Verde (23:00 BST)

    Saturday, 27 June

    • Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia (01:00 BST)
    • Uruguay v Spain (01:00 BST)
  10. Uruguay score late to deny Saudi Arabia in Miamipublished at 07:31 BST 16 June

    Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay

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    Araujo equalises for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia

    Spain's unexpected draw with minnows Cape Verde gave Saudi Arabia and Uruguay the chance to take charge of Group H.

    Saudi Arabia looked set to go top after Abdulelah al Amri turned the ball home four minutes before the half-time break.

    But Maxi Araujo scored a late equaliser to deny the Saudis another memorable opening-game win at a World Cup.

    They stunned the world when they beat eventual winners Argentina in their first match at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. But Saudi Arabia could not hold off a second-half onslaught from Uruguay - who ended with 28 shots on goal - as Marcelo Bielsa's side earned a deserved point.

  11. Latest World Cup scores and reportspublished at 07:30 BST 16 June

    Here is a rundown of the latest scores from the World Cup.

    Just click on the links to read the full reports:

    Group H

    • Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
    • Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay

    Group G

    • Belgium 1-1 Egypt
    • Iran 2-2 New Zealand
  12. Good morningpublished at 07:23 BST 16 June

    There is no doubting what was the big story from the latest round of World Cup matches and we will be looking in more detail at that momentous first point for debutants Cape Verde against the European champions.

    However, one of the great World Cup shocks was the trigger for a run of four draws in what was a competitive evening/night/morning of action.

    Egypt missed out on a first ever win at a World Cup after being pegged back by Belgium, while Uruguay battled back to earn a point against Saudi Arabia. South America continues its wait for a first win at this tournament.

    Finally, there were doubts that Iran would ever be able to take to the field at this World Cup, but its players were able to put the politics behind them to twice come from behind in an entertaining 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles.

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    Rezaeian levels for Iran

  13. World Cup debutants Cape Verde earn stunning draw against Spainpublished at 07:14 BST 16 June

    Spain 0-0 Cape Verde

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer

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    'He's the story' - Vozinha's goalkeeping heroics thwart Spain

    Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest World Cup shocks of recent times by holding Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta.

    The third-smallest country in terms of population to qualify for a World Cup, Cape Verde were 67th in Fifa's latest rankings and many expected them to be swept aside by second-ranked Spain in their opening Group H contest.

    However, the reigning European champions were laboured in attack for long spells and on the occasions Spain threatened the Cape Verde goal, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha kept them at bay with numerous fine saves.

    The introduction of Lamine Yamal as a second-half substitute injected life into his side and the Spain fans inside the stadium, but the Barcelona teenager - making his first appearance for almost eight weeks following his recovery from a hamstring injury - could not produce a decisive moment on his World Cup debut.

  14. 'Give me a clip that explains what the World Cup means to people...'published at 07:08 BST 16 June

    Spain 0-0 Cape Verde

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    'Extra special' - Cape Verde's full-time celebrations

  15. Watch: Highlights from latest four gamespublished at 06:57 BST 16 June

    Welcome to your morning World Cup update.

    Watch the highlights of the latest four games below then stick with us as we delve into the stories behind the headlines...

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    World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold on for draw against Spain

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    Egypt denied first ever World Cup victory after draw with Belgium

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    Saudi Arabia hold off relentless Uruguay to earn draw

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    Iran twice come from behind to earn draw with New Zealand