Spain's footballers began the 2026 World Cup with an unexpected goalless draw against Cape Verde. In the Group H match in Atlanta, the reigning European champions were unable to get past forty-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who produced several key saves during the Cape Verdean team's historic championship debut. irozhlas.cz ↗
According to available information, Spain had a clear advantage but struggled in front of goal. The 0:0 result is therefore being described in the Spanish press as a failed start and a major setback for the favorites. Cape Verde, by contrast, are celebrating their first World Cup point and one of the most remarkable stories of the tournament's opening. lidovky.cz ↗
The main figure of the match was Vozinha. After the final whistle at Atlanta Stadium, cameras caught him in tears. The goalkeeper, who like his teammates was making his World Cup debut, dedicated his emotions in part to the memory of his grandparents. Other articles also recall his personal story, including the fact that his mother could not be at the stadium for the match in person because of the cost of a visa. denik.cz ↗
The Cape Verdean goalkeeper's performance had an immediate response off the pitch as well. According to available information, his number of Instagram followers grew by more than two million accounts. Spain will already be under pressure in their next match following the draw, while Cape Verde have secured a result that may rank among the biggest surprises of the group stage. n-tv ↗
Cape Verde stunned Spain in their World Cup debut, with Vozinha the hero
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Fotbalisté Španělska vstoupili do šampionátu remízou. Kapverdy slaví historický úspěch
irozhlas.cz
| 20:04 15.06.
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| 22:32 15.06.
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| 21:46 15.06.
Svět hltá příběh kapverdského hrdiny. Vozinhu slaví i Slováci, Čech si rýpl
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Spanien bei der WM 2026: Der Europameister verzweifelt an einem 40-jährigen Kapverdier
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