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Cape Verde
Coverage of the International Friendlies clash between Cape Verde and Bermuda.
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World Cup 2026: Spain's unsung hero could be vital to La Roja's chances of success this summer
Sports Mole Football Editor Matt Law assesses Spain's chances of success at the 2026 World Cup ahead of their tournament opener against Cape Verde.19:54
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Spain vs. Cape Verde: Predicted La Roja XI including Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams decisions
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup contest with Cape Verde.15:21
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Spain vs. Cape Verde: Predicted XI for Blue Sharks in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Cape Verde could line up in their 2026 World Cup contest with Spain.15:20
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Preview:Spain vs Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups | 2026 World Cup
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Spain and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.14:45
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World Cup 2026 Group H preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group H of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.Jun 5, 23:53
Preview:Cape Verde vs Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Cape Verde and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 29, 22:17
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Preview:Cape Verde vs Finland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Cape Verde and Finland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 28, 23:30
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Preview:Chile vs Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Chile and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 24, 15:13
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Preview:Libya vs Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Libya and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 6, 13:20
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Preview:Cape Verde vs Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Cape Verde and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 07:24
Preview:Mauritius vs Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Mauritius and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 19:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fwilly-sagnol_1.jpg "Head coach of Georgia Willy Sagnol before his side's UEFA Nations League match against Czech Republic on September 7, 2024")
Preview:Georgia vs Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Georgia and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 6, 23:38
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Preview:Malaysia vs. Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Malaysia and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 1, 13:55
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Preview:Mauritania vs. Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Mauritania and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 18, 04:56
Preview:Cape Verde vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Cape Verde and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 14:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fbotswana.png "Botswana players pose for a photo on September 5, 2024")
Preview:Botswana vs. Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Botswana and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 22:42
Preview:Cape Verde vs. Botswana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Cape Verde and Botswana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 8, 19:25
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Preview:Cape Verde vs. Mauritania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Cape Verde and Mauritania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 8, 19:14
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Preview:Egypt vs. Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Egypt and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 4, 19:29
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Preview:Cape Verde vs. Libya - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Cape Verde and Libya, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 9, 23:59
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