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Fifth matchday offers big surprise from an outsider at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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A football player in a yellow jersey with an outstretched hand as a football sails past the crossbar of a white goal post. Three players in white jerseys and two players in red and blue jerseys are in the foreground of the shot, with spectators cheering in the background of the picture.

Vozinha, the goalkeeper for Cap Verde, has been the new star in soccer heaven since his performance against Spain. Source: AFP / Roberto Schmidt

On the fifth matchday, the soccer World Cup offers a lot of surprises. Once again, one of the smallest teams in the tournament caused the biggest sensation. With soccer coach Claudio Hermenjat, we discuss what is behind this success and what some of the new regulations mean for the tournament.

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On the fifth matchday, the soccer World Cup offers a lot of surprises. Once again, one of the smallest teams in the tournament caused the biggest sensation. With soccer coach Claudio Hermenjat, we discuss what is behind this success and what some of the new regulations mean for the tournament.

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