World Cup 2026: Cape Verde hold Spain to a draw

Spain stumble against a determined Cape Verde

World Cup 2026 15 June 2026 at 14:07

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World Cup 2026: Cape Verde hold Spain to a draw

15.06.26 FT World Cup

Spain

Cabo Verde

Spain, the heavy favorite for this 2026 World Cup, kicked off the tournament with a goalless draw against Cape Verde (0-0).

La Roja, led by Lamine Yamal, failed to make a winning start to the 2026 World Cup as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Spanish side dominated proceedings and created numerous chances, but ran into a resolute Blue Sharks team. The standout performer was their goalkeeper Vozinha, who pulled off several crucial saves to keep Spain at bay.

For now, Spain and Cape Verde sit atop Group H.

🚨🚨🚨 INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE FROM CAPE VERDE WHO HOLD THE REIGNING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS SPAIN!!!! 😳😳🇨🇻

LET'S GIVE IT UP FOR THIS MAN: VOZINHA (40 YEARS OLD), VALUED AT €50,000, FRUSTRATED THE SPANISH ATTACKERS 😱😱

La Roja off to a shaky start at this World Cup, before facing Saudi Arabia… pic.twitter.com/MMbWXPHzDC
— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) June 15, 2026

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