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Cape Verde cause upset, France to face Senegal

Cape Verde cause upset, France to face Senegal
France 24 Tuesday 16 June 2026, 12:24 UTC By James VASINA 1 min read
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Cape Verde cause upset, France to face Senegal Sport Issued on: From the show Reading time 1 min Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next game against Saudi Arabia.

Cape Verde cause upset, France to face Senegal Sport Issued on: 15:08 min From the show Reading time 1 min Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next game against Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, France prepare to face Senegal, but will coach Didier Deschamps unlease his attacking power? By: Advertising Related keywords
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