Spain Held to Surprise Draw by Cape Verde at World Cup
The 2026 World Cup produced a major surprise as 2010 champions Spain drew with debutants Cape Verde. The European giants failed to secure a victory in their opening match of the tournament.
This unexpected result has led fans and pundits to reconsider Spain's tag as tournament favorites. Cape Verde's defense held firm against the Spanish attack.
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