Mikel Oyarzabal sets World Cup record for touches in first 30 minutes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal of the Spanish national team has set an unwanted record during Spain's opening match against Cabo Verde at the 2026 World Cup. In the first 30 minutes of play, Oyarzabal did not touch the ball once, marking the first instance since 1966 that a player has achieved this during a World Cup match. The match is currently ongoing, and Spain seeks a successful start to their tournament campaign in North America.
- •Mikel Oyarzabal plays for Spain against Cabo Verde.
- •He did not touch the ball in the first 30 minutes.
- •This is the first such instance since 1966 in World Cups.
- •Spain is looking for a positive start in their tournament.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Spain star sets unwanted 60-year World Cup record vs Cabo Verde
"Spanish national team star Mikel Oyarzabal has on Monday etched his name into the history books of the World Cup. Unfortunately for the Real Sociedad man, though, this comes for altogether less than p...
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