World Cup Shock: Debutants Cape Verde Stun European Champions Spain

Spain Vs Cape Verde Match Photos: In a monumental upset, debutants Cape Verde held reigning European champions Spain to a historic 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, USA, on Monday (June 15). Despite La Roja dictating possession and unleashing 27 shots, they could not break through the disciplined Blue Sharks. Historic 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha produced a masterclass, pulling off heroic stops against Ferran Torres and Aymeric Laporte, while a late cameo from returning star Lamine Yamal failed to provide the breakthrough. This was the first-ever meeting between the two sides. The result reaffirmed Cape Verde's incredible rise after finishing above Cameroon in African qualifying. This stalemate leaves Group H completely open, where Spain and newcomers Cape Verde sit level before Uruguay and Saudi Arabia face off. Up next, Spain face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, while Cape Verde take on Uruguay in Miami, both matches on June 21.

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Cape Verde players celebrate after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Spain players warm up before the start of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta. AP Photo
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A girl holds Spanish flag before the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta. AP Photo
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Spain goalkeeper David Raya warms up before the start of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Spain's Lamine Yamal walks on the pitch before the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Players walk out for their World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Cape Verde poses for the team photo during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Spain team pose before the start of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Spain's Lamine Yamal walks before the start of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Players stand for the National anthem before the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral, left, passes the ball as Spain's Ferran Torres (7) looks on during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Cabo Verde head coach Bubista gives instructions during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Spain's Marc Cucurella, background, and Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes jump for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Spain's Ferran Torres, left, and Cabo Verde's Jovane Cabral go for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) and Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) go up for a header during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente instructs his players during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Cape Verde fans cheer during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Spain's Marcos Llorente (5) reacts on the ground during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Spain's Pedri, left, and Cabo Verde's Diney Borges fight for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente instructs his players during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Cabo Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral pushes Spain's Marcos Llorente during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Spain's Marc Cucurella passes the ball in front of Cabo Verde's Steven Moreira during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Cabo Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral reacts during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Cape Verde fans cheer during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Referee Adham Makhadmeh from Jordan speaks with Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) makes a save during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Spain's Pau Cubarsi (22) runs for the ball as Cape Verde's Jovane Cabral (7) follows him during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Cape Verde's Pico Lopes, front, and Spain's Aymeric Laporte go for a header during the World Cup Group H soccer match in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Colin Hubbard
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Cape Verde's Steven Moreira, right, heads the ball as Spain's Gavi looks on during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) warms up during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Fans watch the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Spain's Marc Cucurella, left, and Cabo Verde's Ryan Mendes fight for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Spain's Pedri, center, and Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral battle for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Colin Hubbard
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Spain's Pedri (20) draws a yellow card after a foul against Cape Verde's Nuno da Costa (21) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Cape Verde's Kevin Pina (6) heads the ball against Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) talks with the media after a tie during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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Cape Verde fans celebrate after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates as holds the flag of his country during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) celebrates a 0-0 draw during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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