Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes arrived at the World Cup intending to begin collecting jerseys from opposing players, a practice he previously avoided. However, following his team’s unexpected draw against Spain, Lopes expressed relief that a jersey swap did not occur. He attributes this feeling to the significance of the draw and a desire to preserve his jersey as a memento of the historic match. The surprising result saw Cape Verde hold Spain to a draw, marking a notable achievement for the smaller footballing nation. Lopes had initially planned to break his long-held habit of not exchanging shirts after games. Ultimately, he values keeping his jersey from the momentous occasion more than acquiring one from a Spanish player. This draw represents a high point in Cape Verde’s World Cup journey thus far.