Key facts
- Cape Verde has impressed in its World Cup debut, holding Spain scoreless in the first half.
- Spain, a favorite to win the World Cup, was frustrated by Cape Verde's defense and goalkeeper Vozinha.
- Germany defeated Curacao 7-1 in their World Cup debut, with Curacao scoring its first-ever tournament goal.
- Nathaniel Brown scored Germany's fifth goal against Curacao.
Cape Verde has impressed in its World Cup debut, holding European champion Spain scoreless through the first half of their match. The underdog island nation, with approximately half a million inhabitants, frustrated a heavily favored Spanish side featuring superstar players. Goalkeeper Vozinha, aged 40, made a series of crucial saves before halftime, denying Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, who came closest to scoring for Spain by hitting the crossbar and forcing another save. In another World Cup fixture, Germany secured a dominant 7-1 victory over Curacao in their debut match, during which Curacao scored its first-ever tournament goal. Germany's Nathaniel Brown contributed to the scoreline with his side's fifth goal.