Cape Verde holds Spain to a scoreless draw in World Cup matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Cape Verde stunned defending champions Spain by holding them to a 0-0 draw on June 16, 2026. Despite being ranked 67th in the world, Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, managed to fend off Spain's attacks. The match showcased Spain's struggles in front of goal, continuing a challenging scoring drought. Goalkeeper Vozinha played a key role for Cape Verde, making several important saves. The result leaves Spain searching for answers as they continue their World Cup campaign.
- •Cape Verde plays in their first World Cup and earns a valuable point.
- •Spain, ranked second in the world, struggles to score for a continued period.
- •Vozinha is named Man of the Match for excellent goalkeeping.
- •Cap Verde nearly scored late through a set-piece effort.
- •Spain hit the crossbar but failed to find the net.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Not all heroes wear Cape Verdes
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