Spain open their World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw against Cabo Verde in Group H. All reports describe a match in which Spain, despite being seen as a favorite, cannot break down Cabo Verde’s defense and finishes the game without scoring. Cabo Verde earn a point described as historic for the team in their World Cup debut. NBC highlights that Vuzinha plays a key role for Cabo Verde, making decisive saves that prevent Spain from turning pressure into goals. In addition, Spain makes changes during the second half, with Yamal, Williams and Olmo coming on, but the substitutions do not change the outcome. Multiple outlets frame the result as a surprise: Spain fail to “decipher” Cabo Verde’s defensive organization and settle for a scoreless draw. The match ends with both teams sharing the points, leaving Spain without a win in their tournament opener while Cabo Verde record a well-defended point.
España and Cabo Verde draw 0-0 in World Cup debut
Spain open their World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw against Cabo Verde in Group H. All reports describe a match in which Spain, despite being seen as a favorite, cannot break down Cabo Verde’s defense...
- Spain and Cabo Verde play their World Cup Group H match and finish 0-0.
- Spain do not score in their debut World Cup match.
- Cabo Verde earn a point on their World Cup debut, described as historic.
- Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vuzinha makes decisive saves to keep the match scoreless.
- Spain make second-half substitutions, including Yamal, Williams and Olmo, but do not change the result.
España empató 0-0 ante Cabo Verde, que sumó un punto histórico en su estreno en una Copa del Mundo. Vuzinha fue la figura del partido con atajadas decisivas. Yamal, Williams y Olmo ingresaron en el complemento, pero no pudieron cambiar la historia.
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2 months agoEspaña tuvo un estreno inesperado en el Mundial 2026 tras igualar 0-0 ante Cabo Verde por la primera fecha del Grupo H. La selección española partía como favorita para quedarse con los tres puntos, pero no logró romper el orden defensivo de un rival que resistió hasta el final y consiguió un resultado histórico en […] La entrada Sorpresa en el Mundial: España no pudo con Cabo Verde en su debut se publicó primero en Studiofutbol.
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