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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) makes a save during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

ATLANTA \u2014 Tiny Cape Verde has been impressive early in its World Cup<\/a> debut, shutting out the heavily favored Spain in the first half of of their match.<\/p>

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European champion Spain is one of the favorites to win the World Cup with superstar players in its line up.<\/p>\n

But it was frustrated Monday by the underdogs from Cape Verde, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha pulling off a string of saves before halftime.<\/p>\n

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres came closest to scoring for Spain, hitting the bar with shot and later forcing a save from Vozinha on another well-struck ball.<\/p>

Read more Portugal fans mixed on whether Ronaldo will help or hurt team\u2019s World Cup chances<\/a><\/p>\n

The keeper also denied Pedri and pushed away another goalbound effort late in the half.<\/p>\n

Cape Verde \u2014 a group of islands with around half a million inhabitants \u2014 is playing at its first World Cup.<\/p>\n

The 2010 champion Spain is aiming to win the World Cup for a second time, but coach Luis de la Fuente warned on Sunday that Cape Verde could be one of the surprise packages of the tournament.<\/p>

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James Robson is at https:\/\/x.com\/jamesalanrobson<\/a><\/p>\n

AP World Cup coverage: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/a><\/p>\n

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AP World Cup: https:\/\/apnews.com\/fifa-world-cup<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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