The Spanish national team drew with the Cape Verdean team in the 2026 World Cup match

The Spanish national team failed to beat the Cape Verdean national team in the opening match of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The meeting of the first round of Group H, held on Monday, June 15, ended with a score of 0:0.

The game took place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Despite the status of the favorite, the Spanish players failed to open the gates of the African national team.

For 18-year-old Barcelona winger Lamin Yamal, this match marked his debut at the World Championships. The player appeared on the field, coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute.

As part of the Cape Verdean national team, Krasnodar midfielder Kevin Lenini played the full match. Akron Togliatti striker Gilson Benshimol was included in the application for the game, but remained on the bench.

After a draw, both teams scored one point apiece and temporarily topped the Group H standings.

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On the same day, the Swedish national team defeated Tunisia in the group stage match of the FIFA World Cup. The game took place in Monterrey, Mexico and ended with a score of 5:1 in favor of the Swedes.