Spain opens its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on Monday when it faces Cabo Verde in a Group H matchup. Entering the tournament as one of the favorites to lift the trophy, Spain will look to start strong against a Cabo Verde squad making its first-ever World Cup appearance.

Tiny Cabo Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favored Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cabo Verde play one of the favorites to in the tournament to a 0-0 draw.

ATLANTA (AP) — 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 stunner, holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

Minnows Cape Verde grabbed an incredible draw against Spain at the 2026 World Cup.

Cabo Verde held Spain in a seismic shock. The three other matches also ended all square. Standings \| Fixtures \| Tickets. Cabo Verde penned an A-grade upset in A-Town. The tiny isl

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Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Cape Verde after their 3-2 win at the FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain claimed that his side were well aware of the threat posed by the debutants, following their performances against Spain and Uruguay.