The Incredible Statistic That Makes Cape Verde's Achievement Even More Significant

Spain dominated their match against Cape Verde but ultimately failed to secure a victory. The encounter between Luis de la Fuente's squad and Bubista's team at the 2026 World Cup ended in a goalless draw.

The Spanish side maintained possession for 62% of the game, while their opponents controlled the ball for 28% of the match. The remaining 10% saw a battle for possession.

Spain registered a total of 27 shots, with 7 of them on target. In contrast, Cape Verde managed only 6 attempts, with just one hitting the mark.

Bubista's team dispossessed their opponents 17 times but committed only one foul. According to Opta Sports statistics, which have been recorded since 1966, this marks a record for a World Cup finals match.