Spain Held by Cape Verde in Shock 2026 World Cup Draw

Spain’s World Cup 2026 Opener Raises Alarm After Shock Cape Verde Stalemate

Spain tend to start slowly at World Cups, but the 0 0 draw with Cape Verde in their 2026 opener has triggered concern beyond the usual early jitters. Coming in as European champions and one of the tournament favorites, La Roja were expected to control the game and claim a routine victory. Instead, they labored to a frustrating stalemate in Atlanta that exposed tactical questions and an overreliance on teenage star Lamine Yamal.

Dominance on Paper, Frustration on the Pitch

Statistically, Spa…