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caughtoffside. com > 06/20/2026 > spain-world-cup-cape-verde

Analysis: Spain at turning point after flummoxing World Cup opener

2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (839+ words) Nothing has given us any doubts. Whatever is said or has been left unsaid" this is the path we must follow," shrugged a husky Luis de la Fuente after his Spain side had thumped the ball against the Cape Verdean…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/19/2026 > liverpool-victor-munoz-injury-news

Victor Munoz picks up injury with Spain

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (305+ words) Liverpool completed the "40 million signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna yesterday. The 22-year-old is currently away with the Spanish national team on World Cup duty, and he has picked up a muscle injury. We have agreed a deal to sign…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/16/2026 > spain-manager-after-cape-verde-shock-we-have-to-continue-with-the-same-idea

Spain coach on Cape Verde tie: "We have to persist with the idea"

4+ day, 34+ min ago  (555+ words) Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has claimed that it is time to double down rather than react with changes to their shock draw against Cape Verde on Monday night. La Roja, who came into the World Cup as one…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/16/2026 > world-cup-golden-boot-contenders

World Cup Golden Boot contenders - Can Kane see off Mbappe for the top scorer prize?

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (543+ words) The World Cup 2026 has officially kicked off now, and soon we'll see some of the top Golden Boot contenders like Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe in action. Mbappe won the top scorer prize at the 2022 World Cup, scoring eight times,…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/15/2026 > spain-forward-sets-insane-unwanted-record-during-cape-verdes-heroic-draw

Spain forward sets insane unwanted record during Cape Verde tie

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (264+ words) Tournament favourites Spain ground to a shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde to open their World Cup campaign, with the African side securing their first ever point on the world stage at the first time of asking. The Blue Sharks held…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/15/2026 > predicted-teams-spain-cape-verde-la-roja-open-world-cup-with-lamine-yamal-on-the-bench

Predicted Teams Spain-Cape Verde: Lamine Yamal on the bench

5+ day, 55+ min ago  (276+ words) Tournament favourites Spain are set to open their World Cup campaign this evening against Cape Verde in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Many eyes will be on Lamine Yamal, to see how the Barcelona star fares as he recovers from…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/14/2026 > world-cup-favourites-route-to-final

World Cup: Each of the Three Favourites' Likely Route to the Final

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (305+ words) The World Cup is finally here, and while its monstrous ticket prices have dominated much of the build-up, the actual football is finally set to take over. So, which teams are you likely to see should you stump up enough…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/13/2026 > spain-star-reveals-phone-call-with-manager-after-world-cup-snub-im-not-stupid

Spain star reveals World Cup snub call with manager: 'Not stupid"

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (757+ words) Former Spain captain Alvaro Morata has revealed the details of his call with Luis de la Fuente, where the manager told him that he was not going to the World Cup. The veteran forward was a key part of their…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/11/2026 > thierry-henry-backs-underdogs-world-cup-2026

Thierry Henry backs two underdogs to shock at the FIFA World Cup 2026

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (332+ words) The 2026 World Cup is finally here, and one former winner believes France have the strongest chance of going all the way again. Thierry Henry, who lifted the trophy with France in 1998, has backed his country as the leading contender. Speaking…...

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caughtoffside. com > 06/11/2026 > most-likely-world-cup-2026-winner

Spain, France, or England? Most likely World Cup 2026 winners predicted by Supercomputer

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (389+ words) Opta's Supercomputer has had a go at predicting the most likely World Cup 2026 winners in the tournament in North America this summer. Unsurprisingly, the three main favourites are Spain, France, and England " in that order. See below as Opta Analyst…...