ATLANTA — Cape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, holding European champion Spain to a remarkable 0-0 draw to earn the nation's first-ever World Cup point.Making its tournament debut, the African side frustrated one of the pre-tournament favorites with a disciplined defensive display and an inspired performance from veteran goalkeeper Vozinha.The 40-year-old shot-stopper emerged as the hero, making a series of crucial saves to deny Ferran Torres, Pedri and Aymeric Laporte as Spain dominated possession but failed to find a breakthrough.Spain's best chance came shortly before halftime when Torres struck the crossbar, while substitute Lamine Yamal was unable to spark the European champions after entering in the second half.Cape Verde nearly completed an even greater shock late on when Diney Borges rose to meet a cross, only for Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón to keep out his header.The final whistle triggered emotional celebrations among Cape Verde's players and supporters, with Vozinha breaking down in tears after securing a result that will go down in the country's football history."This means everything for our country," said Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitão Brito. "We wanted the world to see our country and our team. We showed organization, bravery and resilience."Spain coach Luis de la Fuente admitted his side lacked a cutting edge despite creating enough chances to win."We should have won today's match with the opportunities we created, but we lacked freshness and a clinical edge," he said.The result delivers another statement from the expanded 48-team World Cup, with one of the tournament's smallest nations proving it belongs on football's biggest stage.Cape Verde, a nation of around half a million people, now sits level on points with Spain in Group H and will face Uruguay next. Spain will look to bounce back when it takes on Saudi Arabia in a crucial group-stage clash.