AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Kickoff (Cape Verde link): The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts June 11 across the U.S., Canada and Mexico with a record 48-team field and 104 matches, and Cape Verde are in the spotlight as a debutant in Group H alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Cape Verde in Group H: Spain open against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15, with the tournament’s expanded format (12 groups, 32-team knockout) giving smaller nations more chances to make history. Over-40 stars (including Cape Verde’s keeper): FIFA says a record number of players over 40 will feature, including Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, as veterans chase one more World Cup run. Broadcast and timing headaches: With matches spread across multiple time zones, fans are being warned that kick-off times can land after midnight in some places, while TV/streaming guides are rolling out ahead of the first games. Spain’s Yamal fitness watch: Spain’s Lamine Yamal is still recovering from a hamstring issue, and his availability for the opener versus Cape Verde remains uncertain.
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