Dembélé arrived in style, Belgium recovered – and Cape Verde made history
The group stage of the World Cup entered its final stretch with huge dramas • While Belgium and Spain secured first place, amazing Cape Verde achieved a historic feat and advanced to the next stage…
Assessment
The World Cup group stage is reaching its climax with a major upset: Cape Verde has advanced to the knockout rounds in its debut tournament appearance. Belgium and Spain secured top spots in their groups, while Iran was heartbroken by a disallowed goal in stoppage time. France and Senegal also delivered standout performances. The result reshapes expectations for which teams can threaten deep runs.