The first 0-0 of the 2026 World Cup was a chapter in history. Cape Verde's debut in a World Cup was holding a draw against Spain, champion of Euro 202. On the afternoon of this Monday (15),  in Atlanta (United States), the Blue Tubarões - nickname of the Cape Verdean team -  had a great performance from the defensive system, especially from goalkeeper Josimar Dias, better known as Vozinha, aged 40. In its first match, the African team scored its first point. Also this Monday (15), Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will play the other duel in group H, at 7pm (Brasília time), in Miami (USA). Vozinha and Cabo Verde making history 🇨🇻#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/TIEc3lh2GO June 15, 2026 Related news: Japan draws and Ivory Coast beats Ecuador with a late goal. Check out this Monday's games for the 2026 World Cup. Ecuador stops at the crossbar and Ivory Coast wins in the end, in Group E. The story of the match was Spain occupying the opposing field, but having difficulty creating real danger: the Spanish had 62% possession of the ball and finished 27 times (Cape Verde finished six times), but there were few clear opportunities. >> Follow the Agência Brasil channel on WhatsApp Practically all of them happened in the final stretch of the first half. Goalkeeper Vozinha made a great save from Oyarzábal's header after Ferrán Torres' shot hit the crossbar. Shortly afterwards, Torres shot hard, inside the area, against Vozinha, who placed the ball safely. Finally, the Cape Verde goalkeeper deflected a dangerous header from Laporte. At 40 years old, goalkeeper Vozinha scored the goal for the Cape Verde team in the 0-0 draw with Spain, on their Group H debut - Reuters/Jordan Godfree/ Reproduction prohibited In the second half, Spain maintained its tactics and Vozinha didn't shine as much, because the Cape Verdean defense blocked several shots and cleared several crosses. Not even the entry of Spanish star Lamine Yamal, in the 25th minute, changed the situation. Cape Verde even had opportunities for counterattacks, but without reaping any results. The match ended to intense celebration from the Cape Verde team, with Vozinha awarded as the best player in the match. The Blue Tubarões' next commitment is the match against Uruguay, on Sunday (21), in Miami. On the same day, Spain faces Saudi Arabia, again in Atlanta.