Spain's shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their World ‌Cup opener was a wake-up call, defender Marc Cucurella said on Thursday, with the team preparing for a similar match against Saudi Arabia this weekend.

The hottest ticket in Houston just got more expensive. World Cup matches in Houston are commanding sky-high prices across late June and early July, with the cheapest ticket for five of the six remaining matches soaring past $1,

World Cup debutants Cape Verde have delivered a stunning result by holding tournament contenders Spain to a goalless draw, as their 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente says star Lamine Yamal is in “ideal condition" to play in the team's World Cup opener against Cape Verde.

Uruguay disappointed against Saudi Arabia in Miami's World Cup debut. Now, tournament darling Cape Verde awaits in Miami's next match.