Rome, June 15 (LaPresse) – A remarkable achievement by debutants Cape Verde, who in their opening match of Group H managed to hold highly rated Spain to a 0-0 draw. In their World Cup debut, the reigning European champions were unable to go beyond a goalless draw, but credit also goes to the Africans, who delivered a strong defensive performance and took advantage of Spain’s lack of aggression, aside from a crossbar hit by Ferran at the end of the first half.
World Cup 2026, Cape Verde shock: Spain held to 0-0 draw
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Rome, June 15 (LaPresse) – A remarkable achievement by debutants Cape Verde, who in their opening match of Group H managed to hold highly rated Spain to a 0-0 draw. In their World Cup debut, the reigning European champions were unable to go beyond a goalless draw, but credit also goes to the Africans, who delivered a strong defensive performance and took advantage of Spain’s lack of aggression, aside from a crossbar hit by Ferran at the end of the first half.
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