Cabo Verde earns historic draw against Spain in World Cup debut
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:13 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Cabo Verde secured a notable 0-0 draw against Spain in their first-ever World Cup match on June 16, 2026. This result is a significant achievement for the nation, which has a population of just under 500,000. Key to the performance was goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, who made seven crucial saves and became the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on World Cup debut. His impactful play has made him a national hero and garnered widespread attention on social media. Cabo Verde, despite being in a challenging group with teams like Cameroon, showcased their potential on the world stage.
- •Cabo Verde's draw against Spain marks their World Cup debut
- •Goalkeeper Vozinha made history as the oldest to keep a clean sheet
- •Cabo Verde has a population of nearly 500,000
- •Vozinha's saves garnered significant social media attention
- •The team competes in a group with Cameroon, Libya, and Angola
- 12:13 AMCBS Sports — Meet Cabo Verde, World Cup darlings: Recruiting on LinkedIn, a 40-year-old GK and a belief in themselves
"The point earned against Spain in Cabo Verde's first-ever World Cup match was the culmination of a long journey and one of the most shocking results in World Cup history
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