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<p data-start="4321" data-end="4410">Every World Cup produces an underdog story, and in 2026 that story belongs to Cape Verde.</p><p data-start="4412" data-end="4587">The tournament debutants arrived with little fanfare and modest expectations. Few imagined they would emerge from their opening two matches unbeaten against Spain and Uruguay.</p><p data-start="4589" data-end="4633">Yet that is exactly what they have achieved.</p><p data-start="4635" data-end="4882">Cape Verde's success has been built on organisation, discipline and unwavering belief. Their players have embraced the challenge of competing against some of the world's biggest football nations and have repeatedly shown they belong on this stage.</p><p data-start="4884" data-end="5064">Across Africa, supporters have rallied behind the island nation, seeing their success as proof that determination and teamwork can overcome differences in resources and reputation.</p><p> </p><p data-start="5066" data-end="5216">With a place in the knockout rounds now within reach, Cape Verde have transformed from outsiders into one of the tournament's most compelling stories.</p>

<p data-start="2135" data-end="2317">Scotland finally ended one of the longest records in World Cup history after defeating Haiti 1-0 to register their first victory at football's biggest tournament since 1990.</p><p data-start="2319" data-end="2487">The Group C encounter produced a tense battle in which Steve Clarke's side displayed resilience and determination to secure three crucial points in their opening match.</p><p data-start="2489" data-end="2716">Captain John McGinn proved to be the difference, scoring the decisive goal that sparked jubilant celebrations among thousands of Scottish supporters who travelled to witness the nation's long-awaited return to the global stage.</p><p data-start="2718" data-end="2908">Despite controlling large spells of the match, Scotland were forced to withstand late pressure from a spirited Haitian side that pushed relentlessly for an equaliser until the final whistle.</p><p> </p><p data-start="2910" data-end="3082">The victory provides Scotland with a dream start to their campaign and places them in a strong position as they prepare for challenging fixtures against Morocco and Brazil.</p>

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<p data-start="245" data-end="457" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer"><strong data-start="245" data-end="374">Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he is not planning to retire from international football immediately after the 2026 World Cup</strong>, stating that he still feels physically capable of competing at the highest level.<span aria-hidden="true" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor"></span></p><p data-start="459" data-end="660">The Portugal captain told reporters that his future decisions will depend on fitness and motivation rather than age, leaving the door open for continued international involvement beyond the tournament.</p><p> </p><p data-start="662" data-end="811">Ronaldo remains focused on Portugal’s progress in the competition, insisting his priority is helping the team achieve success in the knockout stages.</p><p data-start="662" data-end="811">He also noted that modern recovery methods and his strict training routine have allowed him to maintain a high level of performance, adding that he continues to adapt his game to remain effective against younger opponents.</p>