WC 2026 ⚽ · 17 June 2026

Cape Verde draw Spain in World Cup debut

Cape Verde, a nation of under 500,000 people, secured a stunning draw against European champions Spain in their World Cup debut. The African team, ranked 67th in the world, put in a heroic defensive display, shutting down Spain's star-studded side for the entire match. Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin praised their incredible team spirit, saying players worked for each other with "ferocious desire" throughout.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 June 2026 at 1:02

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