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Why does a ‘draw’ sometimes feel like a win?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN
(CNN) — Through two rounds of the World Cup’s group stage, the tiny nation of Cape Verde has displayed the jubilant air of a winner. In its first-ever World Cup appearance, the team — hailing from an archipelago off the western coast of Africa with around 530,000 inhabitant...
Key takeaway In its first-ever World Cup appearance, the team — hailing from an archipelago off the western coast of Africa with around 530,000 inhabitant...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The excitement surrounding draws in the World Cup group stage has a parallel in El Paso 's own sports landscape. Local fans know that a tie can be just as thrilling as a win, especially when an underdog team holds its own against a stronger opponent. This dynamic plays out in high school soccer matches across the city, where teams from different districts face off with varying levels of experience and skill. A draw in these matches can be a moral victory for the less favored team, boosting their confidence and morale. Similarly, in the World Cup, teams like Cape Verde and Curaçao are earning praise for their tenacious defense and determined play, even when the final score is tied. As El Pasoans watch the World Cup unfold, they can appreciate the local relevance of these unlikely heroes and the thrill of a well-fought draw.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? By Harmeet Kaur, CNN
(CNN) — Through two rounds of the World Cup’s group stage, the tiny nation of Cape Verde has displayed the jubilant air of a winner. In its first-ever World Cup appearance, the team — hailing from an archipelago off the western coast of Africa with around 530,000 inhabitant...
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