2026 FIFA blog
Spain failed to convert 27 shots into a single goal during their historic 0-0 draw against Cape Verde on 15 June 2026 in Atlanta. La Roja’s Group H opener exposed a critical gap between possession dominance and attacking penetration, as 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha produced seven saves to secure Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup point. The Blue Sharks maintained a compact defensive block for ninety minutes, forcing Spain into predictable wide play while threatening late winners through Ryan Mendes and Diney Borges.
