HUGE FIFA WORLD CUP UPSET! Spain held in 0-0 stalemate, debutants Cape Verde script a historic result - Action in images

40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha was at his best, putting in multiple heroic saves as Cape Verde held Spain in a 0-0 draw.

Published on: Jun 16, 2026 12:39 AM IST

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Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by FIFA World Cup debutants Cape Verde in their campaign opener. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Cape Verde produced a disciplined defensive display, and had a low block throughout the match, (HT_PRINT)

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Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha was at his best, putting in multiple heroic saves. (AFP)

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Ferran Torres missed an easy chance in the first half, courtesy of a heroic save from Vozinha. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

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Meanwhile in the second half, Cucurella had the best chance, sending a tame header to Vozinha. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

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Lamine Yamal appeared as a late substitute, having recovered from a hamstring injury. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)