Mexico City, June 16 -- Cabo Verde claimed the first World Cup point in its history by holding Spain to a draw on Monday, while Saudi Arabia, Egypt and New Zealand also took points from more fancied opponents.

Making its World Cup debut, Cabo Verde produced a resolute defensive performance to hold the European champion to a goalless draw in Atlanta.

Spain had almost 75 percent possession and 27 shots on goal but could find no way past 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha.

"This means everything for our country," Cabo Verde head coach Bubista said.

"We have always said that we wanted everybody to see our country, our team and we have shown organization and braveness and this is proof of what our country is about - resilience and to try to over...