Cape Verde holds Spain to goalless draw in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Cape Verde registered a surprising 0-0 draw against European champions Spain in their World Cup opener on June 15 in Atlanta. Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, delivered a standout performance, making several crucial saves as Spain struggled to finish their chances. Despite dominating possession and attempting 27 shots, only seven were on target. The draw marks a significant moment for Cape Verde, competing in their first World Cup. Both teams will continue their campaigns soon, with Spain facing Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde playing Uruguay later on the same day.
- •Vozinha recorded multiple key saves to preserve the draw.
- •Spain had 27 shots but struggled for accuracy.
- •Cape Verde is competing in their first World Cup.
- •Spain will face Saudi Arabia next in Group H.
- •Cape Verde's next match is against Uruguay later today.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience' after stopping Spain
- 6:52 PMBBC Sport — Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup debutants Cape Verde earn stunning draw against Spain
- 6:12 PMBBC Sport — 'He's the story' - Vozinha's goalkeeping heroics thwart Spain
"Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.We competed against Spain, one of the best teams in the world.
"European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash.
"Watch Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce a masterclass in goalkeeping to help his team record a 0-0 draw again Spain in their Group H fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:06 PMCape Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience' after stopping Spain
Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.We competed against Spain, one of the best teams in the world.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 6:52 PMVozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw
European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:43 PMWorld Cup debutants Cape Verde earn stunning draw against Spain
World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold on for stunning draw against Spain as 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha stars.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 6:12 PM'He's the story' - Vozinha's goalkeeping heroics thwart Spain
Watch Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce a masterclass in goalkeeping to help his team record a 0-0 draw again Spain in their Group H fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
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