The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with Spain defeating Argentina in the final. This made Cape Verde the first African team to keep a clean sheet against the eventual champions in a FIFA World Cup.
In the first round of the group stage, Cape Verde, as a newcomer to the FIFA World Cup, drew 0-0 with Spain. In that match, Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha made 7 saves, and his outstanding performance made him famous overnight.
Spain, after drawing in the first round, went on to win the FIFA World Cup with seven consecutive victories, making Cape Verde the only team to keep a clean sheet against Spain in this FIFA World Cup.
According to statistics, Cape Verde also became the first African team in FIFA World Cup history to keep a clean sheet against the eventual champions.
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