Spain left the Merceded-Benz Stadium frustrated after a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde in the opening match of Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With this result, this game becomes the first match in the tournament to end in goalles draw.
Match Highlights and Goals
Thanks to the impressive performance of veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, Cape Verde, making their first-ever World Cup appearance, managed to survive the pressure and dangerous attacks from the Spanish team, especially in the first half.
In the second half, Cape Verde continued their solid performance on the pitch. They defended and closed all the spaces leading to their goal.
this made the mission extremely difficult for Spain, who failed to create any real danger chances except one opportunity when Lamine Yamal sent the ball to Olmo, but it was wasted by Oyarzabal.
