Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th.

Spain vs Cape Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Score: Making their World Cup debut in Atlanta on Monday, Cape Verde take on title contenders Spain, who are also the reigning…

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain.

Cape Verde, ranked 67th, held firm in their first-ever World Cup match.

Cape Verde has just shocked the soccer world.

In their 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, Spain were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde

One of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants and their keeper Vozinha