Cape Verde holds Spain to goalless draw in World Cup opener
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Cape Verde and Spain played to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup group stage match on June 15 in Atlanta. Spain controlled possession and registered 27 shots but could not find the net against Cape Verde's strong defensive display. Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha had a standout performance, saving all seven shots on target. Despite their efforts, Spain failed to capitalize, marking a surprising start to their World Cup campaign.
- •Spain controlled the match but did not score.
- •Vozinha made seven crucial saves for Cape Verde.
- •This was Cape Verde's first match in World Cup history.
- •Spain, the reigning European champions, are ranked third by FIFA.
- •Cape Verde ranks 64th in FIFA standings.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Spain stunned by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in scoreless draw
- 7:03 PMESPN — Cape Verde blanks Spain in shocking WC draw
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — How Cape Verde pulled off an astonishing and unexpected draw with Spain
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — How tiny Cape Verde compares to Spain in FIFA rankings, population size and more about World Cup upset
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Spain stunned as debutants Cape Verde earn battling point in World Cup shock
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup minnows Cape Verde stun Spain in goalless stalemate
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Cape Verde stuns, Spain falters in 0-0 draw
"Cape Verde pulled off the shock of the 2026 World Cup so far as they held European champions Spain to a battling goalless draw in their Group H opener in Atlanta. Despite seeing plenty of possession in the first half, Luis De La Fuente’s team – who started with Lamine Yamal on the bench – were unable to break down a determined Cape Verde defence, as Ferran Torres hit the crossbar from close range.
"ATLANTA — European champions Spain were held to a surprising 0-0 draw by World Cup newcomers Cape Verde on Monday, as the African nation earned a historic point in its first-ever FIFA World Cup match and delivered one of the biggest shocks of the tournament so far.
"One of the most shocking results in the first round of 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches came on Monday in Atlanta as defending European champions Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:03 PMSpain stunned by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in scoreless draw
ATLANTA — European champions Spain were held to a surprising 0-0 draw by World Cup newcomers Cape Verde on Monday, as the African nation earned a historic point in its first-ever FIFA World Cup match and delivered one of the biggest shocks of the tournament so far.
- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 7:03 PMCape Verde blanks Spain in shocking WC draw
Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by 64th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the World Cup group stages.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:01 PMHow Cape Verde pulled off an astonishing and unexpected draw with Spain
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The European champions were held to a draw by the World Cup debutants
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:24 PMHow tiny Cape Verde compares to Spain in FIFA rankings, population size and more about World Cup upset
One of the most shocking results in the first round of 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches came on Monday in Atlanta as defending European champions Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:15 PMSpain stunned as debutants Cape Verde earn battling point in World Cup shock
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The reigning European champions stumbled to a goalless draw in Atlanta
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:11 PMWorld Cup minnows Cape Verde stun Spain in goalless stalemate
Cape Verde pulled off the shock of the 2026 World Cup so far as they held European champions Spain to a battling goalless draw in their Group H opener in Atlanta. Despite seeing plenty of possession in the first half, Luis De La Fuente’s team – who started with Lamine Yamal on the bench – were unable to break down a determined Cape Verde defence, as Ferran Torres hit the crossbar from close range.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:58 PMWorld Cup: Cape Verde stuns, Spain falters in 0-0 draw
Spain came in as World Cup favorites, but couldn't find the net against tiny Cape Verde.
- Sky Sports—Cape Verde hold Spain in one of World Cup's biggest shocks
Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as the African debutants held tournament favourites Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta.
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