Spain went into this tournament as our top-ranked team but their shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde means they drop four places

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

Debutants Cape Verde made a shocker opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw on Monday. Despite...

Cape Verde has just shocked the soccer world.

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

A flat Spain side missed the spark of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a dogged Cape Verde in their World Cup opener in Atlanta.

The first truly shocking result at the World Cup has just taken place. Pre-tournament favorite, Spain, field to beat Cabo Verde in their opening match. Cabo Ver

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Cape Verde drawing with Spain was shocking. But just how shocking? Let's find out

Spain went into this tournament as our top-ranked team but their shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde means they drop four places

Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach…

Spain lost its No. 1 World Cup ranking after a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, triggering millions in Polymarket prediction market swings.

Through five days and 16 matches of soccer's biggest extravaganza ever, the underdogs are proving to be very tough to beat. All four matches on Monday ended in ties - the most in…