Cape Verde made a stunning debut on the world stage today by holding reigning European champions Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in their opening Group H match in Atlanta.
Facing a Spanish squad widely considered one of the tournament favorites and former world champions from 2010, the Cape Verdean national team put on a resilient display to keep a clean sheet and secure their first-ever point in a World Cup tournament.
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Cape Verde is the second nation to make its debut in the current tournament. The results from Atlanta leave the group wide open ahead of the final opening-round fixture.
Group H concluded when Uruguay, tournament winners in 1930 and 1950, drew Saudi Arabia (1-1)—a team that famously opened its campaign four years ago with a shocking victory over eventual champions Argentina.
