Spain's frustrating draw not just about the opposition's defensive discipline; several of Luis de la Fuente's selection calls also came under scrutiny. | Football News

The European champion gets its World Cup campaign away against a debutant.

Yamal appears primed for a bench role against the World Cup debutants

Will Spain lay down a marker against Cape Verde or suffer a shock? Join Daniel Harris to find out

World Cup newcomers Cape Verde held off favourites Spain in a goalless draw in Atlanta on Monday, delivering a defensive masterclass in their first appearance on football's…

El equipo de De la Fuente, que tuvo que recurrir a Lamine y Nico, no carburó en ningún momento

Debutants Cape Verde made a shocker opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw on Monday. Despite...

SPAIN 0-0 CAPE VERDE: The European champions were continually thwarted by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, eventually turning to Lamine Yamal with 20 minutes left, but even…

In the most surprising result of the World Cup so far, 2010 winners and European champions Spain failed to beat debutants Cape Verde

Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw

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Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.

A flat Spain side missed the spark of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a dogged Cape Verde in their World Cup opener in Atlanta.

The first truly shocking result at the World Cup has just taken place. Pre-tournament favorite, Spain, field to beat Cabo Verde in their opening match. Cabo Ver

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The reigning European champions stumbled to a goalless draw in Atlanta

Spain's ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their opening game on Monday.

The World Cup debutants stand resolute at the back to claim a famous result

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…

Lamine Yamal’s impetus was sorely missed in a match of defense versus attack.

Despite enjoying 74 per cent possession and laying siege to the Cape Verde goal, the 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough.

World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun European champions Spain with a 0-0 draw in their opening Group H match. Read about the shock result.