ATLANTA (AP) — So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunner, holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

The soccer world was left stunned after Cape Verde battled Spain to a draw on Monday.

ATLANTA — An unbelievable scene played out in Atlanta. Tiny Cape Verde, the third smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup, stopped overall favorite Spain. The crowd, Cape Verde and Spain fans both, erupted in applause when the whistle blew on ...

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As the time ticked away at the end of Cape Verde vs. Spain, nerves reached their natural crescendo. When the referee blew his whistle confirming the shocking 0-0 draw, the entire world seemed to celebrate the moment – everyone,

Lionel Messi insisted Cape Verde's earlier results against heavyweights Spain and Uruguay had already proved they were no ordinary underdogs.

Cape Verde’s historic World Cup journey continues tonight with a showdown against the reigning champions Argentina tonight for a place in the last-16. Taking part in a World Cup for the very first time,