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The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions blend expert insight with a playful competition, recapping Matchday 9’s key results and previewing the decisive fixtures of Matchday 10.
In a stunning upset, Cape Verde held Spain to a 0‑0 stalemate, with goalkeeper Vozinha earning Man of the Match after a flurry of saves. The result highlights the island nation’s defensive resilience and marks a milestone as the third‑smallest country ever to appear at the men’s World Cup.
From fan‑suggested chants to cultural traditions, the series weaves music, food, history and language into a portrait of what it means to back a national team.