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Belgium's golden generation might have ended in 2022, but a younger squad opened its World Cup the way it has opened most things lately: with more questions than answers. Egypt — organized, patient, entirely unfazed by the badge it was facing — held one of Europe's more talented squads to a 1-1 draw in Seattle on Monday. Emam Ashour put the Pharaohs ahead in the 19th minute. Belgium, which lined up […]

World Cup odds are drawing massive action over the first few days of the tournament. Sportsbooks across the nation — and around the world, to be sure — are taking boatloads of bets. That included the public betting masses piling on tournament favorite Spain for its opener against seemingly way over-matched Cape Verde. Monday’s shocking tie was a boon for sportsbooks, a bust for bettors and a little of both […]

"Bear Bets" are real wagers that Chris "The Bear" Fallica is actually making. Who could've predicted Cape Verde forcing the draw with Spain in its World Cup debut? Matches like those are why we love (and wager on) the game. Match Day 6 — let's go! This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. […]

Cape Verde delivered the biggest shock of the World Cup thus far after its draw against Spain in Atlanta on Monday. I've given my kudos to Cape Verde (an archipelago nation off the coast of Africa making its tournament debut), but now let's focus on La Roja and what's now at stake after this historically disappointing result from Luis de la Fuente's team. Spain's draw now means that in order to top […]

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday. "This means everything for our country," said Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitão Brito. "We have always said that we wanted everybody to see our country, our team, and we […]

Brazil are facing the prospect of navigating the entire World Cup group stage without Neymar as the medical staff prioritizes his long-term fitness. The Selecao talisman is battling to recover from a significant muscle injury, with coaching staff now focusing on a return for the knockout rounds. Caution Remains The Priority For Selecao Brazil’s medical department and coaching staff have reached a consensus regarding Neymar’s involvement in the opening phase […]

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku could miss matches later in the World Cup because of the impending birth of his first child. Ahead of his team's World Cup opener against Egypt in Seattle on Monday, Doku told outlets including Belgian newspaper HLN that his wife, Shireen, is expected to give birth to his son during the knockout phase of the World Cup, specifically in early July, around the rounds of 32 […]

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The name of the Cape Verde goalkeeper who shut out Spain is only one word, and it isn't "Him," although that might be more appropriate following his performance on Monday. Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias, recorded seven saves in Cape Verde's stunning 0-0 draw against Spain in Monday's Group H opener. The 40-year-old had a string of leaping and diving saves late in the first half […]