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One of the biggest surprises of the 2026 World Cup so far is the goalless draw between Cape Verde and Spain. The surprising result came against one of the tournament's favourites, who are considered among the main contenders to make it to the finals.
For the island team, this draw has historical value, as it comes in its first participation in a World Cup. In addition to its sporting importance, the result has also affected the FIFA rankings. Thanks to the point taken against the team that held the second place in the world classification, Cape Verde has climbed three positions, from 67th to 64th.
On the other hand, Spain has lost valuable points in the rankings, dropping one place and positioning itself behind France in the world rankings.
The moves in the rankings have also affected Albania. The Reds were in 66th place before this change, but are now ranked 67th, losing one position as a result of Cape Verde's rise.
Albania risks losing other places in the rankings if the less favored teams continue to surprise at the World Cup. Behind the Rossoneri in the classification are national teams such as Haiti, Curacao and New Zealand, which could benefit from positive results during the tournament.
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