Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut

ATLANTA (AP) — So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunner, holding heavily favored ...

Tiny Cape Verde shocks favorite Spain with a draw in country’s first World Cup match

Cape Verde has just shocked the soccer world with 0-0 draw against Spain.

Uruguay vs Cape Verde recap, highlights: Helio Varela's goal earns Cape Verde a draw

It's Uruguay vs. Cape Verde in the second 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Miami, Florida. Follow for live updates, highlights ...

Cape Verde stuns Spain in World Cup draw, goalkeeper Vozinha a hero

The Spain vs. Cape Verde World Cup game ended scoreless, thanks to massive saves from Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha and the entire defense.
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How surprising was the Spain-Cape Verde draw at the World Cup? Here’s what the odds say

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made a number of big saves in the Blue Sharks' surprise draw against Spain. Buda Mendes / Getty Images The first big shock of the 2026 World Cup happened on Monday — ...