Cape Verde’s debut in the World Championships was marked by a historic result. The ‘Blue Sharks’ drew 0-0 against Spain, in the first game of Group H of the 2026 World Cup, adding their first point ever in the competition.
In Lisbon, at Terreiro do Paço, hundreds of Cape Verdeans celebrated the draw with great enthusiasm, transforming the place into an authentic party stage. The result was experienced as a moment of national pride, with many fans marking the historic debut of the Cape Verdean team on the biggest stage in world football.
