Spain player ratings vs Cape Verde: La Roja lost without Lamine Yamal! Gavi and Ferran Torres flounder as the European champions are held to shock draw by World Cup debutants despite Barcelona star's
Spain's national football team was held to a 0-0 draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in a surprising result. Despite dominating possession, Spain failed to convert chances, with goalkeeper Vozinha delivering a standout performance for Cape Verde.
Why it matters
This result is a major upset in the 2026 World Cup, impacting the tournament standings and expectations for the European champions.
Cape Verde pulled off the biggest shock of the 2026 World Cup so far by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atalanta on Monday. The tournament debutants weren t given any chance whatsoever against the reigning European champions but 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha achieved instant cult status throughout the footballing world by making one save after another to keep La Roja at bay.
The article is a standard sports match report focusing on player performance and game statistics.
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