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Spain held to draw by Cape Verde in World Cup Group H match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:56 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Spain held to draw by Cape Verde in World Cup Group H match

Summary

Spain and Cape Verde played to a 0-0 draw in their Group H opener at Atlanta Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result marks a significant upset, as Cape Verde, ranked 64th in the world, showcased a strong defensive performance. Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, emphasized the need for improvement despite generating chances. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were among key players who were not fully fit to start. Spain will next face Saudi Arabia on Sunday, while Cape Verde will play Uruguay.

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By the Numbers

•The match ended 0-0 in Atlanta, shocking many soccer observers.
•Spain created several chances but lacked finishing quality.
•Luis de la Fuente remains confident in his team's approach.
•Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams came off the bench due to fitness issues.
•Spain's next match is against Saudi Arabia on June 18.

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6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Spain coach won't panic as ball didn't 'want to go in' v Cape Verde

What they're saying

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente tried to stay calm after the World Cup favourites were humbled 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their Group H opener on Monday. The result in Atlanta is the biggest shock of the tournament so far in North America after the island nation from the African confederation put in a remarkable defensive performance.
— Yahoo Sports

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