Spain vs. Cape Verde Highlights: Cape Verde Plays Spain To Stunning Draw

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Spain opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Monday with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde in Group H at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Both teams are part of what should be a competitive Group H that also features Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. 

Regarding the context of the two countries, Spain entered the World Cup as one of the favorites to win the tournament; it was eliminated in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup but returns with a potentially deeper, faster and more dynamic squad. Meanwhile, Cape Verde is making its FIFA World Cup debut after finishing with 23 points, four points ahead of African powerhouse Cameroon.

Here are the top plays from Spain vs. Cape Verde: