Cape Verde's Record-Breaking Defensive Display: Just One Foul Against Spain

In a stunning World Cup group stage fixture, Cape Verde pulled off an incredible defensive feat against Spain. Despite La Roja hogging 74% possession, the Blue Sharks committed just a single foul throughout the entire match—the fewest by any team in a FIFA World Cup game since records began in 1966. This remarkable discipline kept Spain's attacking lineup frustrated, with stars like Alvaro Morata and Ferran Torres unable to force errors from Cape Verde's backline. Cape Verde's compact defensive...