Cape Verde produced a stunning result on their World Cup debut, holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta. Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who turned 40 in June, made seven excellent saves to deny the European champions and secure a point few expected from the debutants. Cape Verde's disciplined defensive effort saw them penalized for just one foul - the fewest recorded since 1966.

Spain dominated possession and created chances but couldn't break through. The European champions managed 27 attempts but found Vozinha in inspired form. Mikel Oyarzabal, the Euro 2024 final hero, remarkably didn't touch the ball in the first 30 minutes - statisticians have no record of this occurring in a World Cup match since 1966.

The result extends Spain's goal drought at World Cups. They haven't scored since Alvaro Morata's header against Japan in Qatar 2022, completing 2,500 passes without finding the net. Spain has struggled in opening matches historically, winning only three of their past 15 World Cup debut games.

This draw provides a massive confidence boost for Cape Verde's campaign while exposing Spain's attacking vulnerabilities. La Roja faces questions about their World Cup credentials after another underwhelming performance. The 2,500 pass barren run represents a concerning trend for a team expected to challenge for honors.