World Cup: Cape Verde stuns, Spain falters in 0-0 draw

Spain, considered World Cup favorites, were held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their Group H opener on June 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Cape Verde, making their first-ever World Cup appearance, were inspired by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who kept Spain at bay throughout the match. Spain's key player Lamine Yamal was absent from the pitch for the first 70 minutes, with his exclusion widely seen as a contributing factor to La Roja's attacking struggles.