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Spain 0-0 Cape Verde player ratings: 4s and 5s for Luis de la Fuente's side in shock goalless draw
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 15, 19:32
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Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: La Roja simply cannot win 2026 World Cup without superstar Lamine Yamal in full flow
Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde demonstrates that La Roja cannot win the 2026 World Cup without the inspirational Lamine Yamal.Jun 15, 19:08
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Barcelona transfer news: Spain attacker Ferran Torres responds to links with European champions PSG
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres shuts down suggestions that he could make a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.Jun 15, 09:03
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Real Madrid transfer news: Marc Cucurella's future addressed by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente all but confirms that Marc Cucurella is on the verge of completing a high-profile move to Real Madrid.Jun 15, 08:27
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Spain vs. Cape Verde: Lamine Yamal injury update as Luis de la Fuente faces World Cup selection dilemma
Ahead of Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday, head coach Luis de la Fuente provides an important injury update on Lamine Yamal.Jun 15, 01:51
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Monday's World Cup predictions and previews including Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Monday's World Cup 2026 fixtures, including Spain vs. Cape Verde and Belgium vs. Egypt.Jun 15, 00:00
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Spain vs Cape Verde: How minnows could pull off biggest World Cup upset of all time
Cape Verde arrive at their first World Cup with a genuine set-piece threat, a manager who refuses to deviate from his principles, and a Spain opener where the favourites will be without their two best wide players from the start.Jun 14, 22:54
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Team News: Spain vs. Cape Verde injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between Spain and Cape Verde.Jun 14, 17:00
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Spain vs Cape Verde: Why Ferran Torres could be more crucial than Lamine Yamal to La Roja's World Cup hopes
As Spain face Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal’s injury concerns put added importance on Ferran Torres’ leadership and versatility.Jun 14, 12:34
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Spain vs. Cape Verde: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Spain and Cape Verde.Jun 14, 11:37
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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.Jun 13, 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.Jun 13, 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.Jun 13, 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.Jun 13, 14:45
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World Cup latest: Lamine Yamal injury update as Spain sweat over Barcelona star ahead of Cape Verde group stage game
Ahead of the start of the World Cup, Spain receive an update regarding Lamine Yamal's fitness, with the Euro 2024 champions set to play Cape Verde on Monday.Jun 11, 19:17
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Spain 2026 World Cup preview: Squad, fixtures and prediction | Will Lamine Yamal lead European champions to global glory?
Led by wonderkid Lamine Yamal, World Cup favourites Spain will be looking to add global glory to their continental success in North America. Sports Mole looks at their squad strength, fixtures and possible routes to the trophy.Jun 11, 17:52
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2026 World Cup: Who will win this summer's tournament?
Sports Mole selects which country we believe will triumph at the 2026 World Cup, with France, Spain and England among the favourites for the trophy.Jun 10, 15:05
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World Cup 2026: Why Brazil, Argentina have critical advantage over France, Spain, England
Brazil and Argentina will have one key advantage over France, Spain and England during the 2026 World Cup, a former champion exclusively tells Sports Mole.Jun 9, 10:05
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Tuesday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Peru vs. Spain, Saudi Arabia vs. Senegal
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tuesday's's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews, including Peru vs. Spain.Jun 9, 00:05
Spain lineup vs. Peru: Predicted XI for friendly as Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams face race against time for World Cup 2026
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for their international friendly clash against Peru on Tuesday.Jun 6, 23:57
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