Cape Verde holds Spain to a scoreless draw at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Cape Verde, making its World Cup debut, played to a scoreless draw against Spain on June 25, 2026, in Atlanta. This performance follows their earlier match where they secured a point against Uruguay. The tournament showcases a growing presence of African teams, with Egypt drawing against Belgium before winning over New Zealand, and Morocco holding Brazil to a draw while dominating Scotland. These early results highlight the potential of African players on the global stage.
- •Cape Verde played Spain to a scoreless draw on June 25, 2026.
- •The team previously gained a point against Uruguay.
- •Egypt drew with Belgium, then beat New Zealand 3-1.
- •Morocco drew with Brazil and outperformed Scotland.
- •Folarin Balogun scored twice in the U.S. opening win.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Why All Eyes Are On Africa at the World Cup
""African players are the pride of their nations, often carrying the weight of proving what the continent is capable of,” writes Jeremy Ebobisse.
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