### [2026-06-15](/feed/2026/06/15/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# In association football, debutants Cape Verde earn their first-ever World Cup point after drawing 0–0 with Spain. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czj8egd29y0o)
2. [CAF](https://www.cafonline.com/fifa-world-cup/news/cape-verde-stun-spain-to-claim-historic-point-on-world-cup-debut/)

### Changes:

1. In association football, Cape Verde earns their first ever FIFA World Cup point after drawing 0-0 with Spain.  _2026-06-15 21:43:43 (First version)_
2. In association football, debutants Cape Verde earns their first-ever World Cup point after drawing 0–0 with Spain.  _2026-06-16 01:43:36 (Update)_
2. In association football, debutants Cape Verde earn their first-ever World Cup point after drawing 0–0 with Spain.  _(Current version)_

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