# FIFA World Cup On The Ground with Sporty TV | Spain Stumble, France Begin, Haaland Arrives

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Podcast: [Ade Oladipo Talks Boxing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ade-oladipo-talks-boxing-7233011)
Published: 2026-06-17T13:52:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.youtube.com/@ADEOLADIPOTALKSFOOTBALL
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SUBSCRIBE TO ADE TALKS FOOTBALL TO GET ALL EPISODES LISTEN HERE ON SPOTIFY 👉🏿 ⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/show/35RYe0vAOoLdRnf7uWI20n⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN HERE ON APPLE PODCASTS 👉🏿 ⁠⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ade-oladipo-talks-boxing/id1799285894⁠ Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde has produced one of the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. In Episode 5 of FIFA World Cup On The Ground with Sporty TV, Ade Oladipo and Kweku Afari react to a stunning result that has left serious questions hanging over Spain’s World Cup credentials. Cape Verde defended brilliantly, restricted one of the tournament favourites to very few clear chances, and almost pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history. The story of the night was Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, whose incredible performance turned him into an overnight global superstar. He started the match with fewer than 10,000 Instagram followers and ended it with more than 7 million after frustrating Spain for 90 minutes in front of a worldwide audience. Ade and Kweku discuss whether Spain are still among the favourites to win the World Cup, why the absence of top performances from Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams was so noticeable, and whether Rodri’s post-match comments were a sign of frustration from a side that expected to win comfortably. The pair also look back at Belgium’s disappointing draw with Egypt. Mohamed Salah impressed in a new role, Omar Marmoush caused problems throughout, and Belgium’s ageing squad continues to raise questions about whether their golden generation has finally reached its end. Looking ahead, attention turns to the arrival of some of the tournament’s biggest stars. France begin their campaign against Senegal with Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola leading the charge, while Lionel Me…

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