
Cape Verde’s Stunning Draw with Spain Revives Sephardic Roots
Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut, sparking pride and a renewed focus on the nation's Jewish ancestry and heritage projects.
Jun 18, 2026
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Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut, sparking pride and a renewed focus on the nation's Jewish ancestry and heritage projects.

From sun‑kissed pitches on Santa Maria to the historic World Cup qualifier against Spain, Cape Verde blends beach soccer, tourism and a unique sense of morabeza into a story of identity and opportunity.