Spain held to goalless draw by Cape Verde in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Spain faced Cape Verde in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match on June 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium. The match resulted in a goalless draw, disappointing La Roja and their supporters. Barcelona midfielder Gavi emphasized the importance of staying united and maintaining belief in the team ahead of their next match against Saudi Arabia. Gavi's performance was noteworthy, as he was surprisingly included in the starting lineup. Coach Luis de la Fuente may consider changes in the lineup for the upcoming game.
- •The match took place on June 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium.
- •Spain's opener in Group H ended in a goalless draw.
- •Gavi called for unity and belief in the team after the performance.
- •Spain's next match is scheduled against Saudi Arabia.
- •Luis de la Fuente may make lineup changes for the next game.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Nobody said this was going to be easy’ – Gavi reacts to Spain’s World Cup draw with Cape Verde
"‘The important thing is to be united in the face of adversity.'
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