Spain struggles in World Cup opener, held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Spain faced Cape Verde in their FIFA World Cup opener on June 15, 2026, where the match ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite entering the tournament as a favorite, Spain's performance was disappointing, unable to break through Cape Verde's defense. The draw pushes Spain's position in the rankings down, raising concerns over their championship prospects as they are currently listed in the 'They Look Promising (Kinda) Tier.' With more teams yet to debut, Spain looks to improve in their next outing.
- •Spain and Cape Verde finished their match in a scoreless draw.
- •This game marked Spain's first match of the World Cup.
- •Spain's ranking has dropped following this performance.
- •The next matches will be crucial for Spain's championship chances.
- •Germany, USA, and Sweden top the current World Cup power rankings.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Spain's World Cup stock is crashing: Updated Power Rankings after Day 5
"Spain entered Monday as arguably the favorite to win the World Cup. They've plummeted down the rankings following their opener.
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