Cape Verde earn first World Cup point with 0–0 draw against Spain

Cape Verde secured their first point in World Cup history by holding Spain to a goalless draw in their debut match, marked by a disciplined defensive performance and key saves from goalkeeper Vozinha.

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Cape Verde achieved their first point in a World Cup match by holding Spain to a 0–0 draw on their debut. The result was secured through a defensive display that limited Spain to 27 attempts and only one foul committed.

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves, including crucial stops from Mikel Oyarzabal and Aymeric Laporte. He became the second-oldest player to debut at a World Cup, turning 40 during the tournament.

Spain failed to score for the third consecutive World Cup match, having not netted since 2022. The match marked the largest gap in FIFA rankings between two sides in a World Cup game that did not end in a win for the higher-ranked team.