MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup... .
For 80 minutes Monday, Saudi Arabia was on the verge of a massive upset of Uruguay in their opening game of World Cup play ... This story will be updated. .
ATLANTA — Cape Verde pulled off the shock of the 2026 World Cup so far as they held European champions Spain to a battling goalless draw in their Group H opener in Atlanta on Monday. Despite seeing plenty of possession ... .
Six years before he signed with the Buffalo Bills, Dee Alford worked overnight shifts at FedEx. His role as a nickel cornerback is pivotal in their new defense ....
Uruguay drew underdog Saudi Arabia 1-1 in a Group H match that left head coach Marcelo Bielsa lamenting the favorites' squandered opportunities ... "During the first half, the squad did not find its tempo," Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa said ... Eric J.
MIAMI — Five days into FIFA World Cup 2026, the tournament's biggest story may not be the favorites chasing glory, but the underdogs refusing to lose.A remarkable Monday saw all four matches end in ...
According to a report by Xinhua, Cabo Verde, playing in its first-ever World Cup match, delivered a disciplined defensive performance to frustrate Spain in Atlanta... Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lamented his side’s inability to convert its chances.
Making its World Cup debut, Cabo Verde produced a resolute defensive performance to hold the European champion to a goalless draw in Atlanta... "We are definitely not here just to make up the numbers ... ■ ... Underdogs shine as Cabo Verde makes history. .