Spain tend to start slowly at World Cups, but nobody expected Cape Verde draw
Spain played to a scoreless draw against Cape Verde in their 2026 World Cup opening match. The team struggled to find a breakthrough without star player Lamine Yamal, who was limited to a substitute appearance due to injury recovery.
Why it matters
As a tournament favorite, Spain's inability to score against a smaller nation highlights potential depth and fitness concerns for their World Cup campaign.
ATLANTA -- As Spain searched for their spark in their 2026 World Cup debut, the crowd waited for the team's star, Lamine Yamal .
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