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Pico Lopes interview: "Third place might be enough, football doesn't always respect the odds, there are upsets – this is the stuff of dreams!" Cape Verde's Irish hero speaks to FourFourTwo
By Chris Flanagan published
First called up by Cape Verde via LinkedIn, the Shamrock Rovers defender may be the only Irish-born footballer at this World Cup. Spain down, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia await

FIFA World Cup 2026 Results So Far: Latest Scores & Today's Fixtures
By Kedar Bayley, Chris Nee last updated
There have been 14 games and a whopping 40 goals at the World Cup 2026 so far

World Cup day five highlights: Cape Verde humble Spain, water break frustration, work ahead for Marcelo Bielsa and groups shaping up nicely
By Steven Chicken published
One of the most memorable games of the whole World Cup took place on Monday, and there was plenty to talk about across the four games

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes: the Irish Cape Verde international whose bizarre call-up led to World Cup glory
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes played his part in helping African nation Cape Verde qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup, and then produced a stunning upset vs Spain

The biggest lost bet of the 2026 World Cup just landed after Spain vs Cape Verde
By Kedar Bayley published
The 2026 World Cup's biggest loser has been revealed after Spain vs Cape Verde

How did Cape Verde qualify for World Cup 2026?
By Chris Nee published
Cape Verde shocked the world by drawing 0-0 with favourites Spain

World Cup winners who made poor starts, as contenders Spain stumble during their 2026 tournament opener
By Kedar Bayley published
Winning the World Cup doesn't always start smoothly
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