Cape Verde: What you need to know about the World Cup debutants who stunned Spain (opens original article in a new tab)

Cape Verde, an African island nation with a population of half a million, stunned Spain with a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut, featuring a 40-year-old goalkeeper and players from diasporic communities.

• Cape Verde's national football team held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut.
• The team includes a 40-year-old goalkeeper, Vozinha, who made seven saves and became the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on debut.
• Cape Verde's squad combines domestic talent with foreign-born players, including those from diasporic communities and recruited via LinkedIn.