Cape Verde’s goalkeeper #01 Vozinha celebrates at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Cape Verde at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)
Spain’s opening 0-0 draw against Cape Verde was supposed to be a comfortable start to their World Cup campaign. Instead, it became a reminder of the struggles that have haunted the 2010 champions in recent tournaments.
While Spain dominated possession, Cape Verde’s disciplined display earned them a historic point on their World Cup debut. Amid the stalemate, several players delivered standout performances.
Here are five players who caught the eye in Atlanta.
1. Vozinha (Cape Verde)
