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Cape Verde’s supporters had a lot to cheer about as CNN Sports’ Don Riddell found out.

A star-laden Tuesday at the World Cup

CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This is story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. It’s a big day in North America It’s the day after the night before and, if you listen carefully, you can probably still

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Julen Lopetegui speaks with his players during a hydration break in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland.

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block

CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This is story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. The first games of the World Cup always seem to have a little shock in them. On Saturday, Switzerland, Brazil and Turkey found

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