Spain were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Cape Verde Islands in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, 15 June 2026. The Group Stage 1 fixture kicked off at 16:00 UTC and finished goalless at the half-time whistle. Referee Adham Mohammad of Jordan issued one yellow card in the first half, booking S. Lopes Cabral of Cape Verde Islands in the 16th minute. Spain’s Pedri received a yellow card in the 90+3rd minute.

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The World Cup group stage begins on Monday, 15 June 2026, with Spain meeting Cape Verde Islands in their opening fixture of the tournament. This is a Group Stage - 1 match on Matchday 1, meaning both sides are aiming to collect their first points of the competition. With three group games to determine who advances, a positive result here provides a crucial early advantage. No meetings between these two nations are recorded in the database covering the past year, though Spain’s pedigree in intern...