Cape Verde holds Spain to draw in World Cup opener in Praia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Cape Verde's national soccer team achieved an emotional 0-0 draw against Spain during their World Cup opener on June 15 in Praia. The match sparked widespread celebrations across the island nation, as Cape Verdeans expressed pride in their team, which is making its World Cup debut. Despite being the underdogs in Group H, the Blue Sharks' defensive performance against the European champions raised hopes for progression in the tournament. Cape Verde's next fixtures will be against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, determining their chances to advance further.
- •Cape Verde holds Spain to a 0-0 draw in World Cup opener.
- •Wild celebrations erupt in Praia after the match concludes.
- •The team makes its World Cup debut against two former champions.
- •Next matches for Cape Verde are against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
- •Supporters express pride and hope for the team's performance.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — 'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
- 11:01 PMBBC Football — 'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
"The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
"The streets of Cape Verde's capital, Praia, shook to the deafening sounds of vuvuzelas, chants, and wild celebrations.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 11:04 PM'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of Cape Verde's capital, Praia, shook to the deafening sounds of vuvuzelas, chants, and wild celebrations.
- BBC FootballJun 15, 2026, 11:01 PM'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
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