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Spain and Cape Verde end in scoreless tie at World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:02 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Spain and Cape Verde end in scoreless tie at World Cup opener
Summary

Spain faced Cape Verde in a 0-0 tie during their group match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Despite the tie, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente described Cape Verde as "inferior," while acknowledging their effective play. Goalkeeper Vozinha made seven crucial saves, contributing to Cape Verde's first World Cup point. With this result, the group remains tightly contested, as Saudi Arabia and Uruguay also finished their match in a 1-1 tie. Spain will next take on Saudi Arabia on June 18.

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  • •Spain and Cape Verde drew 0-0 in their World Cup opener.
  • •Luis de la Fuente criticized Spain's performance as underwhelming.
  • •Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha recorded seven saves.
  • •Spain's next match is against Saudi Arabia on June 18.
  • •Saudi Arabia and Uruguay ended their match in a 1-1 tie.
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  • 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Spain coach calls opponent 'inferior' despite 0-0 tie
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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente called Cape Verde "inferior" after a tie on Monday during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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