Cape Verde Draw vs Spain World Cup Miracle – Wonepart Construction Machinery Parts Support China-aided Praia National Stadium
The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered an iconic upset: Cape Verde, an Atlantic island nation with a population of only 550,000, made its World Cup debut and held top-ranked powerhouse Spain to a goalless draw, claiming its first-ever World Cup point and stunning global football fans. Behind this underdog football miracle lies decades of China-Cabo Verde infrastructure cooperation. The Praia National Stadium, built with Chinese aid, hosted Cape Verde’s decisive World Cup qualifier that secured their tournament spot. As a professional manufacturer of construction machinery spare parts, Wonepart supplied full-range durable machine components for the stadium’s earthmoving, ground leveling and supporting road construction, powering the completion of this top-tier African sports venue.
Composed of ten volcanic islands, Cape Verde suffers scattered landmass and underdeveloped infrastructure. For decades after independence, the country lacked an FIFA-standard professional football stadium, limiting the growth of local football. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of China-Cabo Verde diplomatic ties, China launched the Praia National Stadium aid project. Covering 94,000 square meters, the stadium seats 15,000 spectators, paired with a 1.52km auxiliary municipal road, parking lots, drainage and lighting systems – the largest public infrastructure project since Cape Verde’s independence. Excavators, wheel loaders and hydraulic breakers operated round-the-clock for land grading, rock excavation and stand concrete pouring. The island’s high temperature, high humidity and saline coastal wind set strict durability standards for all construction machinery parts.
As a core spare parts supplier for Belt and Road overseas infrastructure projects, Wonepart fully supported the stadium construction with one-stop construction machinery component supply:
Undercarriage & Travel Parts: Excavator track groups, drive sprockets, track rollers, carrier rollers, idlers and complete travel motor assemblies, engineered for heavy abrasion from volcanic rock and gravel terrain to minimize machine downtime;
Hydraulic System Components: Main hydraulic pumps, control valves, cylinder seal kits, hydraulic hoses and oil seal repair kits, resisting leakage under tropical coastal harsh working conditions;
Full Hydraulic Breaker Spares: Breaker pistons, seal cups, through bolts, accumulator diaphragms and tool bit seals, ideal for foundation rock breaking and site excavation works;
Engine Replacement Parts: Piston rings, cylinder gaskets, filter elements and air intake seals, ensuring stable continuous operation of heavy-duty construction equipment.
During construction, local machinery frequently suffered severe abrasion from volcanic gravel and coastal salt corrosion. Original brand OEM spare parts faced long lead times and excessive costs for remote island delivery. Leveraging its mature Xiamen manufacturing supply chain, Wonepart delivered equivalent aftermarket spare parts with matching OEM quality, shortened overseas delivery cycles and provided professional on-site technical guidance to resolve frequent breakdowns, guaranteeing on-time completion of stadium civil works and supporting road projects.
Officially handed over to the Cape Verde government in 2013, Praia National Stadium has served as the national team’s primary training and qualifier venue for over a decade. In the decisive 2025 World Cup qualifier, Cape Verde defeated Eswatini on this pitch to qualify for its first World Cup, triggering nationwide celebrations with a half-day national holiday. Built through Chinese aid plans, Chinese construction equipment and reliable Chinese-manufactured spare parts, this international-standard stadium created a professional platform for young local footballers, paving the way for their historic draw against Spain at the World Cup.
China-Cabo Verde cooperation extends far beyond a single stadium, covering dams, parliamentary buildings and livelihood infrastructure across the archipelago. Wonepart continues to expand its presence alongside Belt and Road global infrastructure projects, focusing on high-wear, long-lifespan construction machinery undercarriage parts, hydraulic components, hydraulic breaker spares and engine accessories. Our product line fits all mainstream machinery brands including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Doosan, Volvo and Shantui, delivering all-in-one spare parts solutions for overseas aid projects, mining construction and municipal engineering worldwide. With robust industrial components, Wonepart witnesses more win-win China-Africa infrastructure success stories across the globe.
