Report, result and goals as favourites stunned by Island nation in World Cup opener

Spain were held to a stunning goalless draw by Cape Verde in one of the biggest shocks of the World Cup so far, as the tournament debutants frustrated the European champions and favourites on their first ever trip to the tournament.

Luis de la Fuente’s side dominated possession from the opening whistle and spent long periods camped inside the Cape Verde half, but they struggled to break down a stubborn five-man defence.

Questions were already being asked before kick-off after both Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were left on the bench, and Spain never truly found the attacking spark required even with both introduced from the bench towards the end.

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