So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday. “This means everything for our country," said Cape Verde…

Cape Verde held Spain to a shocking 0-0 draw in their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, with goalkeeper Vozinha keeping the favorites at bay.

ATLANTA, June 15 : Cape Verde keeper Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of Monday's 0-0 draw with Spain after the 40-year-old was mobbed by his teammates following a stunning display as he denied the European champions victory in their World Cup opener, and became a social media sensation in the process."

Cape Verde were pinned back in their own half for much of Monday's game but whenever Spain broke through their dogged rearguard, keeper Vozinha came to the rescue.

Cape Verde were pinned back in their own half for much of Monday's game but whenever Spain broke through their dogged rearguard, keeper Vozinha came to the rescue.

FIFA World Cup debutants Cape Verde opened their group stage campaign by holding Spain to a 0-0 d...

ATLANTA, June 15 : Cape Verde were unsurprisingly under the cosh for most of their debut World Cup clash with Spain on Monday, but after holding out for a 0-0 draw, manager Bubista said that there were other ways of controlling a game apart from dominating possession.European champions Spain came in as heavy

ATLANTA, June 15 : Cape Verde were unsurprisingly under the cosh for most of their debut World Cup clash with Spain on Monday, but after holding out for a 0-0 draw, manager Bubista said that there were other ways of controlling a game apart from dominating possession.European champions Spain came in as heavy

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw.

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

Shamrock Rovers centre back at the beating heart of one of tournament’s greatest ever underdog stories.

Shamrock Rovers centre back at the beating heart of one of tournament’s greatest ever underdog stories.

BOSTON, June 15 : Cape Verde supporters jumped for joy at the final whistle of the African country's 0-0 draw against mighty Spain in their World Cup debut on Monday, the biggest shock result at football's global showpiece event so far this year.In Boston, which along with its suburbs is home to the biggest C

BOSTON, June 15 : Cape Verde supporters jumped for joy at the final whistle of the African country's 0-0 draw against mighty Spain in their World Cup debut on Monday, the biggest shock result at football's global showpiece event so far this year.In Boston, which along with its suburbs is home to the biggest C

Opta's supercomputer has updated its prediction for the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner after debutants Cape Verde held top favourites Spain to a draw.

Roberto Lopes anchored Cape Verde's defence in a goalless World Cup draw against Spain. However, this moment almost didn't happen for the 33-year-old as he almost ignored a LinkedIn message from Cape Verde FA to play for the team.

Cape Verde supporters were filled with excitement and pride after the Blue Sharks secured a memorable 0-0 draw against European champions Spain in their maiden FIFA World Cup appearance.The result marked a historic moment for the island nation, which earned a valuable point against one of...

Football fans have gathered in Tallaght to watch Cape Verde play Spain in their Group H World Cup opener in Atlanta as Robert 'Pico' Lopes plays for the island nation.

Cape Verde's Vozinha sets a record at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in his debut against Spain, ending 0-0.

World Cup newcomers Cape Verde held off favourites Spain in a goalless draw in Atlanta on Monday, delivering a defensive masterclass in their first appearance on football's biggest stage to produce the…

Cape Verde shut out heavily favored Spain in its World Cup debut: "This means everything for our country."

Spain is held to an unexpected goalless draw by Cape Verde as Mikel Oyarzabal sets an unwanted FIFA World Cup record in their opening Group H match.

Tiny Cape Verde has been impressive early in its World Cup debut, shutting out the heavily favored Spain in the first half of of their match.

ATLANTA, June 14 : Cape Verde begin their first-ever World Cup adventure with a Group H clash against European champions Spain, and manager Bubista said he wants his team to not only enjoy the tournament and show their country to the world, but also to compete.The debutantes could not have asked for a much mo

Cape Verde's first appearance at a FIFA World Cup marks the culmination of a remarkable rise for one of Africa's smallest footballing nations as they prepare to face Spain in their opening Group H match on Monday.Home to a population of around 525,000, the island nation...

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said US visa problems stopped his mother and grandparents from attending his World Cup debut. His account has added a personal note to wider concerns over entry barriers around the tournament.

It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha 40 years to make his World Cup debut.

ATLANTA, June 15 : Spain manager Luis de la Fuente insisted there was no cause for alarm after his side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday, saying his players had earned the right to trust themselves after winning the 2024 European Championship with a brilliant unbeaten

Cape Verde's historic FIFA World Cup debut has united thousands of supporters across the United States, with members of the country's large diaspora preparing to back the Blue Sharks in Atlanta.Among them is Boston barber Antonio Alves, whose Dorchester shop has become a gathering place for...

Dublin-born defender Roberto Lopes is preparing for one of the biggest matches of his career as Cape Verde get ready to face Spain in their historic first FIFA World Cup appearance.The 33-year-old,...

Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias, popularly known as Vozinha, has seen his popularity soar after his outstanding performance against Spain.The veteran goalkeeper has reached one million followers on Instagram after the match.Cape Verde GK Vozinha finds out LIVE he gained OVER 1 MILLION Instagram followers...

Cape Verde produced one of the standout defensive displays of the World Cup so far as they frustrated Spain to secure a dramatic goalless draw in their Group H opener on Monday evening.In their first major tournament appearance, the Cape Verdeans relied heavily on a heroic...

For the first time ever, Cape Verde is heading to the World Cup. The West African island nation – home to fewer than half a million people – will be one of the smallest countries in tournament history.…