Spain vs Cape Verde LIVE: World Cup debutants hold European champions in major shock
Cape Verde achieved a historic result in their World Cup debut by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. Despite Spain's dominance and a late appearance by Lamine Yamal, the minnows' defensive resilience and goalkeeper Vozinha's performance secured the stalemate.
Why it matters
This match represents a significant upset in international football, highlighting the narrowing gap between established powers and emerging nations on the global stage.
Celebration: Vozinha is mobbed by his Cape Verde team-mates after Spain are held to shock World Cup stalemate Getty Ronan Sullivan 13 hours ago Spain vs Cape Verde LIVE!
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