Cabo Verde, making its FIFA World Cup debut, holds reigning European champions Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta, in what multiple outlets describe as one of the biggest early shocks of the tournament. With the match ending 0-0, Cabo Verde frustrates Spain and prevents the favorites from scoring, securing a point in their first appearance at the competition. Several reports characterize the result as historic for Cabo Verde, a small island nation, and among the most notable upsets so far in the World Cup. Coverage highlights the significance of the draw against Spain, who arrive in the tournament as European champions. The match takes place in Atlanta as the World Cup gets underway, and it is widely presented as the first major surprise of the tournament. Across sources, the common themes are Cabo Verde’s debut status, Spain’s favored position as European champions, and the final score of 0-0 achieved through defensive resilience and effective game management by Cabo Verde.