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Rodri slams Cape Verde tactics after Spain draw

Spain started their 2026 World Cup campaign in disappointing fashion as they were held to a 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Despite boasting a squad of global superstars, the European champions could not find a way past the African side's resilient defensive block.

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Not even Lamine can save Spain from shock draw with Cape Verde

Cape Verde pulled off the biggest shock of the 2026 World Cup so far by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atalanta on Monday. The tournament debutants weren't given any chance whatsoever against the reigning European champions but 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha achieved instant cult status throughout the footballing world by making one save after another to keep La Roja at bay.

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'Perfect condition' - Yamal to return from injury in Spain's World Cup opener

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has delivered a massive fitness boost ahead of their World Cup opener, confirming that Lamine Yamal is in "perfect condition" to face Cape Verde. The Barcelona sensation suffered a serious injury towards the end of the 2025-26 campaign that threatened to derail his tournament debut, but he has worked hard to recover quicker than expected.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
10FC Victoria Rosport crestFC Victoria Rosport30105153350-1735
L
L
W
W
L
11FC Progres Niederkorn crestFC Progres Niederkorn3097144447-334
L
L
L
L
W
12Swift Hesperange crestSwift Hesperange3095163146-1532
W
W
L
L
L
13FC Jeunesse Canach crestFC Jeunesse Canach3094172944-1531
D
L
L
W
L
14FC Mamer 32 crestFC Mamer 323085173359-2629
D
D
W
L
D
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