Cape Verde and Spain play to goalless draw in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Cape Verde held Spain to a goalless draw in their World Cup debut on June 15 in Atlanta. Despite 27 attempts on goal from Spain, veteran goalkeeper Vozinha played a crucial role with seven saves, marking a notable performance at 40 years old. Spain's struggles continue as they fail to score for a record 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal, a trend that began after their last match at the 2022 World Cup. This performance highlights Spain's difficulties in starting World Cup campaigns, having only won three of their last 15 opening matches.
- •Cape Verde secures a historic point in their World Cup debut.
- •Vozinha makes seven crucial saves for a clean sheet.
- •Spain has not scored since the 2022 World Cup.
- •Mikel Oyarzabal did not touch the ball in the first 30 minutes.
- •Spain has only three wins in their last 15 World Cup openers.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — 2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals
- 8:26 PMBBC Sport — 2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals
"Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.
"Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:26 PM2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 8:26 PM2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.
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