Cape Verde stuns Spain with surprising 0-0 draw in country’s World Cup debut

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June 15, 2026

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Cape Verde stuns Spain with surprising 0-0 draw in country’s World Cup debut

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ATLANTA (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain.

An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cape Verde play one of the favourites to win the tournament to a surprising 0-0 draw.

The final score is the biggest shock of the tournament so far, with Spain a -1200 favorite to win the match by some bookmakers.

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