Cape Verde hold Spain 0-0 in one of World Cup's first big shocks
Why it matters: The draw handed Cape Verde a historic point and immediately dented one of the tournament favorites.
Cape Verde earned one of the biggest surprises of the World Cup so far by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their opening match. The result left Spain, widely viewed as one of the tournament favorites, searching for answers after failing to break through. BBC Sport's recap called it a remarkable outcome and focused on what Spain must change after a flat attacking display. The point was a landmark moment for Cape Verde, which frustrated Spain throughout the match and emerged with a result that could shape its group-stage chances. The game was played in the United States, with the tournament already producing early pressure on leading contenders.