Match Snapshot
Spain vs Cape Verde Islands finished 0-0 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | maandag 15 juni 2026 |
| Kickoff | 18:00 |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Referee | Adham Mohammad, Jordan |
| Round | Group Stage - 1 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Spain come into this fixture after 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Cape Verde Islands arrive with 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Spain start this round in position 1 with 7 points, while Cape Verde Islands sit in position 2 with 3 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 16' Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde Islands) - Yellow Card
- 61' L. Duarte (Cape Verde Islands) - Substitution 1
- 61' D. Livramento (Cape Verde Islands) - Substitution 2
- 61' J. Cabral (Cape Verde Islands) - Substitution 3
- 71' Gavi (Spain) - Substitution 1
- 71' F. Ruiz (Spain) - Substitution 2
- 76' S. Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde Islands) - Substitution 4
- 79' J. Monteiro (Cape Verde Islands) - Substitution 5
- 81' F. Torres (Spain) - Substitution 3
- 87' Rodri (Spain) - Substitution 4
- 90+3' Pedri (Spain) - Yellow Card
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 2 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as L. Duarte, D. Livramento, J. Cabral, Gavi, F. Ruiz, S. Lopes Cabral showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Spain | Cape Verde Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on Goal | 7 | 1 |
| Shots off Goal | 12 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 27 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 2 |
| Shots insidebox | 16 | 2 |
| Shots outsidebox | 11 | 4 |
| Fouls | 10 | 1 |
| Corner Kicks | 11 | 1 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 7-1, Shots off Goal: 12-3, Total Shots: 27-6, Blocked Shots: 8-2.
What The Result Means
Result: Spain 0-0 Cape Verde Islands. The balance of the game means both teams leave with a similar return and the wider World Cup picture stays open.
In standings terms, Spain sit in position 1 with 7 points, while Cape Verde Islands hold position 2 with 3 points.
Conclusion
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde Islands is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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