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Spain held to draw by Cape Verde in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:38 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Spain held to draw by Cape Verde in World Cup opener

Summary

Spain and Cape Verde played to a 0-0 draw during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match at Atlanta Stadium on June 15, 2026. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha delivered a standout performance, earning widespread attention after the match. A surprising result, it complicates Spain's path in the tournament, as they aim to secure their position in the knockout rounds. Today's matches include France vs. Senegal at 3 pm ET, and Iraq vs. Norway at 6 pm ET, among others.

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By the Numbers

•Spain and Cape Verde end in a scoreless draw.
•Vozinha's performance attracts over 5 million new Instagram followers.
•Belgium and Egypt also played to a 1-1 draw.
•Saudi Arabia and Uruguay finished 1-1.
•Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw.

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Good morning, TSFers! Remember yesterday how I said the matchups weren’t particularly enticing? Well, they treated us to an excellent day of World Cup action. Today is the second-to-last day of MD1 games. Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard and William Saliba kick off their World Cup campaigns with Norway and France, respectively. France vs. Senegal, 3 pm […]
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