Cape Verde Stuns Spain With Draw at World Cup, Sparking National Celebration

BBC — World—The tiny island nation of Cape Verde held tournament favorite Spain to a draw in their 2026 World Cup group stage match, igniting jubilation back home. Scenes of dancing crowds flooded social media from Praia and Mindelo. US women's coach Emma Hayes called the result a 'victory for immigration,' noting that many Cape Verdean players grew up as part of its diaspora abroad.

• BBC — World — BBC reporters in Praia described streets filled with music and dancing after the final whistle
• Daily Mail — Hayes noted several Cape Verde players developed in European leagues as immigrants' children