In a stunning upset at the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verde—making their maiden appearance in the tournament—held the reigning European champions Spain to a goalless draw. The debutant nation's defensive resilience proved too much for the Spanish offense, denying one of the competition's favorites their expected victory. According to France 24, the scoreless result represents one of the tournament's early surprises and a promising start for the island nation's historic World Cup campaign.

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