Fans react after Cape Verde draws with Spain in World Cup shock

World June 16, 2026 08:32 AM

Cape Verde has drawn with Spain in the team's World Cup debut, stunning fans from both teams.

Cape Verde is the third-smallest country by population to qualify for a World Cup and were 67th in Fifa's latest rankings. Spain has played in the tournament 16 times and won the Fifa World Cup in 2010.

The BBC's Sport journalist Celestine Karoney spoke to jubilant fans after the game in Atlanta, Georgia.

Fans react after Cape Verde draws with Spain in World Cup shock

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