Cape Verde pulled off one of the all-time World Cup shocks after holding reigning European champions Spain in their tournament debut with one punter losing out on a huge amount

The small nation of Cape Verde managed a draw against Spain, a World Cup favorite.

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

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In the most surprising result of the World Cup so far, 2010 winners and European champions Spain failed to beat debutants Cape Verde

One trader lost $1 million betting Spain would win. Another bought "No" at 9¢ and walked away with $4.3 million.

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The first shock of the World Cup was a scoreless draw between Spain and Cape Verde. Just how big of a surprise was it?

A Polymarket trader lost roughly $1M betting on Spain to beat Cabo Verde in a World Cup match that ended 0-0, while a counter-bet turned $400K into $4.7M.

The trader wrongly wagered on Polymarket what bookmakers saw as an almost certain Spanish win against the tiny island underdogs at their tournament opener.

Cape Verde pulled off one of the all-time World Cup shocks after holding reigning European champions Spain in their tournament debut with one punter losing out on a huge amount

The losing bettor had wagered on what was seen as an almost-certain Spanish win, but was thwarted by a goalkeeper who left the pitch in tears.

Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain in their World Cup debut as goalkeeper Vozinha starred. A Polymarket trader turned $427K into $4.7M betting against Spain.