Houston Sur 3:8 GFI 
FC Motown II 3:1 Hudson Valley Hammers 
West Chester United 3:1 Lone Star II 
Delaware FC 0:2 PA Classics 
La Fama 2:2 Britannia 
Argentina 3:0 Algeria 
Austria 3:1 Jordan 
Central Stallions 1:0 Ulaanbaatar 
Canberra White Eagles 1:2 Canberra FC 
Changnyeong W 1:6 Suwon FMC W 
Gyeongju W 0:1 Hwacheon KSPO W 
Gumi Sportstoto W 0:0 Incheon Red Angels W 
Seoul W 2:1 Boeun Sangmu W 
Khoromkhon 2:5 Ulaangom City 
Mbeya City 0:1 Simba 
Maniema Union 1:1 JSK 
Simba 0:0 Vita Club 
APEJES Academy 1:1 Kumba 
Singida Black Stars 5:0 Dodoma Jiji 
Gareji 0:0 Shturmi 
Merani Martvili 2:1 Samtredia 
Gazelle 0:2 Canon 
Don Bosco 0:3 TP Mazembe 
Molodechno-DYuSSh 4 1:4 Bate Borisov 
Arsenal Tula 1:2 Volga Ulyanovsk 
Kolkheti Poti 1:1 Gori 
Grindavik 0:1 Fylkir 
IR Reykjavik 2:1 Grotta 
Kairat Almaty 3:0 Kyzyl-Zhar 
Atlantic 0:1 Union Abong-Mbang 
Cape Verde made their World Cup debut in style, earning a shocking 1-1 draw against powerhouse Spain. Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes, who played the whole game, called the result ‘a bit surreal’ and ‘the stuff of dreams’ for his team and country.
How the Underdogs Pulled Off the Surprise
Spain came in as one of the tournament favorites, but Cape Verde refused to back down. The African side played with energy and discipline, frustrating Spain’s star players. Here are the key moments from the match:
- Cape Verde took an early lead in the 12th minute when a fast counterattack caught Spain off guard.
- Spain equalized before halftime with a well-placed shot from outside the box, but Cape Verde’s defense held strong.
- In the second half, Cape Verde’s goalkeeper made several big saves to keep the score level.
Lopes’ Journey from Dublin to World Cup Glory
Born in Cape Verde but raised in Dublin, Lopes now plays for Shamrock Rovers in Ireland. He said representing his birth country on the world stage is something he never imagined as a kid. ‘To play against Spain and get a draw—it’s incredible. My family back home must be going crazy,’ he added with a smile.
What This Draw Means for the Tournament
This unexpected result shakes up the group and gives Cape Verde a real shot at advancing to the knockout rounds. Fans around the world are now paying attention to this tiny island nation. For Lopes and his teammates, the dream is just getting started.