Lamine Yamal shines in first World Cup start as Cape Verde stun Uruguay

news.com.au—Spain's teenage superstar Lamine Yamal made a significant impact in his first World Cup start, helping Spain to victory. In a simultaneous shock, Cape Verde — a nation of just 525,000 people — held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw, putting the debutants two points from the knockout stages. The results highlighted the tournament's growing competitive depth beyond traditional powerhouses.

• news.com.au — Yamal sparks Spain's World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
• Washington Post — Yamal made a major impact in his first World Cup start for Spain
• The Indian Express — Cape Verde, population 525,000, is just 2 points from reaching the knockouts
• Google News Top — Cape Verde 2-2 Uruguay — debutants take a huge step toward the knockout round