After watching Germany put seven goals past Curacao, one of the expanded World Cup's four debut nations this summer, there was some fear for another first-time team as they prepared for an equally tough assignment.
At least, it was equally tough on paper. But Cape Verde started World Cup 2026 with the tournament's first goalless draw against 2010 winners and current European champions Spain, not only a surprising result but a point for the Blue Sharks in their first-ever World Cup fixture.
