Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, registers points in successive matches after surprising results against established teams. In one of the tournament’s early shocks, Cape Verde holds European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw. Several outlets describe the result as a major upset, highlighting Cape Verde’s defensive performance and ability to withstand Spain’s pressure. Days later, Cape Verde again fights back to earn another draw, this time against two-time champions Uruguay. France 24 reports that Cape Verde secures a second point on their maiden World Cup, emphasizing that the side responds effectively in the match to recover and avoid defeat. Overall, the coverage frames Cape Verde’s start as unexpected and notable, with the team managing to earn draws against high-profile opponents in back-to-back outings. All accounts agree on the key outcomes: a goalless draw with Spain and a later draw versus Uruguay, with Cape Verde continuing to build momentum from an early breakthrough performance.