The Spain vs. Cape Verde World Cup game ended scoreless, thanks to massive saves from Cape Verde's goalkeeper Volzinho and the entire defense.

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped the Cape Verde play one

Cape Verde faces Spain in Atlanta on Monday as the nation plays in its first World Cup. The fifth day of the world's biggest soccer tournament will also see Belgium play Egypt, Saudi Arabia versus Uruguay and Iran playing New Zealand.

Spain will face Cape Verde in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium on FOX. By winning the 2024 European Championship, Spain has once again risen to the top of international soccer.

All times Eastern and accurate as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:08 a.m. Why watch: All signs point to Lamine Yamal being fit and ready to play. This gives Spain a massive boost as the young phenom steps onto the World Cup stage for the first time in his career.

Coach Bubista insisted Cape Verde will "play without fear" as they make their FIFA World Cup debut against Spain in Atlanta on Monday.

Cape Verde fans arrived in good spirits ahead of their nation's first World Cup match. They were taking on former world champions Spain in Atlanta in the opening game.

Spain and Cape Verde kick off their World Cup campaigns in Atlanta on Monday, June 15. On paper this is a hugely lopsided matchup. Spain enters as one of the favorites to win the World Cup, while tiny Cape Verde is making its first ever appearance at the tournament.