Cape Verde earn a 0-0 draw against Spain in their World Cup debut, preventing the European champions from scoring despite sustained pressure. Multiple reports describe Spain as dominating possession and creating numerous chances, including 27 goal attempts. However, Spain fails to find a breakthrough against Cape Verde’s defensive approach and the performance of goalkeeper Vozinha, who makes saves to keep the match scoreless. Cape Verde limit Spain’s success with a compact defensive setup in front of Vozinha, forcing Spain to rely on repeated attempts without a clear route to goal. Spain captain Rodri reflects that the result simply did not go Spain’s way, saying there is “little to criticise,” while acknowledging the lack of an outcome despite Spain’s control of the game. The draw leaves Spain without a win in the opening match, while Cape Verde mark their entry into the tournament with a point earned against a higher-ranked opponent.