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Underdogs pulling off upsets by taking match to deadlock

Daily Advance 17 Jun 2026
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 ... .
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Underdog Troy isn't satisfied

The Buffalo News 17 Jun 2026
Everyone loves an underdog story, except the underdogs themselves ....
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World Cup: Uruguay salvages 1-1 draw with underdog Saudi Arabia thanks to 80th-minute goal

AOL 16 Jun 2026
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. .
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World Cup underdogs Cape Verde stun Spain in goalless stalemate

The Brunswick News 16 Jun 2026
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 ... .
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Saudi Arabia hold Uruguay to draw. Weren't there supposed to be 'underdogs' in Group H?

The Athletic 16 Jun 2026
Maxi Araujo scored late on to equalise for Uruguay at the Hard Rock Stadium, hours after Cape Verde had stunned Spain in a 0-0 draw ....
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Overnight shifts at FedEx fuel Bills cornerback Dee Alford's 'underdog' mentality

The Buffalo News 16 Jun 2026
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 ....
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After Cape Verde’s heroics against Spain, more great World Cup underdog stories

The Guardian 16 Jun 2026
To celebrate, here is a look back at some of those magic moments when underdogs truly had their day ....
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Uruguay disappoints, now World Cup underdog Cape Verde awaits in Miami

The Palm Beach Post 16 Jun 2026
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.
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World Cup favorites frustrated as underdogs earn key results

Saudi Gazette 16 Jun 2026
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 ...
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Underdogs make big statements

Sun Star 16 Jun 2026
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.
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World Cup roundup: Underdogs shine as Cabo Verde makes history

Xinhua 16 Jun 2026
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. .
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