What is Cape Verde Fifa ranking? World Cup shock as minnows hold Spain to secure first-ever point

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16 Jun 2026 • 2:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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What is Cape Verde Fifa ranking? World Cup shock as minnows hold Spain to secure first-ever point

  • Cape Verde have earned a famous draw against European champions Spain in their first ever match at the World Cup.
  • The African country, ranked 64th in the current Fifa rankings, held the Spaniards to a goalless draw at the Atlanta Stadium.
  • Goalkeeper, 40-year-old Vozinha, was visibly in tears at full time.
  • Spain wasted a number of chances throughout the game, and not even the introduction of Lamine Yamal in the second half could break them down.
  • Cape Verde are the third-smallest country in terms of population to qualify for a World Cup. They face Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 27.

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