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FIFA WC: Cape Verde Stun Spain In Scoreless Draw; Belgium Also Settle For Draw With Egypt
In the FIFA World Cup 2026, tiny Cape Verde, making its historic first appearance at the World Cup, produced an extraordinary performance to secure a 0-0 draw with global heavyweights Spain. Cape Verde’s 40 years old goalkeeper Vozinha delivered a heroic performance as his side held Spain to a 0-0 draw. Cape Verde have produced the biggest shock of the tournament so far.
Meanwhile Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in their opening match of Group H in Miami Stadium in US this morning. Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo responded with an equalizer in the 80th minutes.
Earlier Belgium and Egypt also drew 1-1 in their Group G opening match at Seattle Stadium. Egypt came close to securing their first-ever World Cup victory but were denied by a quick response from Belgium’s substitutes under the intense heat. Egypt’s Emam Ashour earns the Superior Player of the Match trophy.