Cape Verde’s run to the knockout run began in its World Cup debut in Atlanta, battling Spain to a scoreless draw.
Credit: Estela Muñoz/AJC
Gloria Mukeni, first left, stands ahead of the FIFA Fan Fest entrance before a World Cup game being held in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)
Atlanta just finished hosting its fifth World Cup match — and the round of 32 awaits the city July 1, when England will face Congo.
What a couple of weeks this has been. Atlanta hasn’t yet hosted some of the usual superpowers outside Spain, but we’ve had quite a few intriguing storylines pass through our city during its first time hosting this event.
With five of our scheduled eight matches at Atlanta Stadium complete, here are some defining numbers and moments to remember thus far.
The results
June 15: Spain 0, Cape Verde 0
June 18: Czechia 1, South Africa 1
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The attendance
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All-time memorable firsts
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The complaint
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Up next
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