Cape Verde holds Spain to draw in World Cup debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Cape Verde made a statement in their World Cup debut by holding reigning champions Spain to a 0-0 draw. The match took place on June 15, 2026, in what became a historic moment for the island nation. Cape Verde's performance is highlighted alongside other notable World Cup upsets, including the United States beating England in 1950 and Senegal defeating France in 2002. The team’s effort exemplifies their readiness to compete against football superpowers, continuing their impressive showing in the tournament.
- •Cape Verde draws 0-0 with Spain in World Cup match
- •Match held on June 15, 2026
- •Historic debut marks significant achievement for Cape Verde
- •Team joins legacy of famous World Cup upsets
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Four notable World Cup upsets
"Cape Verde's memorable World Cup debut in holding European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw on Monday is one of the great upsets in the tournament's history.A Papa Bouba Diop goal -- set up by the livewire El Hadji Diouf -- proved the difference against a team that still boasted several of the players from the 1998 World Cup winning side.
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