June 16, 2026
By Ayobami Okerinde
Cape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday after holding former champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match.
Despite facing 23 shots and just having just 38 per cent of ball possession, the World Cup debutants stood firm to earn a valuable point and boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
At the heart of that resilient defensive display was defender Roberto Lopes, whose journey to the World Cup and the Cape Verde national team began on LinkedIn.
