Pico Lopes left a banking career and a part time playing path to become a steady presence in Cabo Verde's World Cup backline, helping shut out Spain in Atlanta. SDH has his story.

Cabo Verde committed one foul in 90 minutes against Spain. They lost the ball in dangerous areas 52 times and still did not concede. The numbers behind the most disciplined defensive performance of the 2026 World Cup.

Cabo Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their first-ever World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Vozinha, Diney Borges, and the Blue Sharks made history in Atlanta.