Spain, the reigning European champions and one of the favorites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their Group H opener on June 15, 2026, at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, France.
Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Spain could not find a way past a resolute Cape Verde defense. The Blue Sharks, making their second World Cup appearance, defended deep and counter-attacked effectively, earning a historic point against the 2010 world champions.
Spain's best chances fell to Γlvaro Morata and Pedri, but Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias made crucial saves to keep the score level. The result leaves Group H wide open, with Spain needing a win in their next match against Iran to keep their knockout stage hopes on track.
