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Cape Verde Stuns Spain with 0-0 World Cup Draw

Cape Verde Stuns Spain with 0-0 World Cup Draw

World Cup debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a scoreless draw in their opening match in Atlanta.

Goalkeeper Vozinha, aged 40, produced a heroic performance and was named man of the match in his first-ever World Cup appearance.

The result marked Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup match and has sparked nationwide celebrations.

A fundraising drive has been launched to bring Vozinha's mother to the team's next match.

Cape Verde
Sovereign state comprising ten islands off the Western coast of Africa
Spain
Country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
Vozinha
Cape Verdean Association Football Player
2026 FIFA World Cup
23rd FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026
Atlanta
Capital city of Georgia, United States