Fabian Ruiz's Spain held by Cabo Verde
Men's football•
Spain were held to a scoreless draw by Cabo Verde in their opening Group H match of the FIFA World Cup on Monday 15 June 2026, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Named in the starting line-up, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz played 71 minutes before being replaced.
SPAIN - CABO VERDE: 0-0 (0-0)
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Matchday 1
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, USA)
SPAIN: Simón, Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsí, Llorente, Pedri, Rodri (Williams, 87'), Ruiz (Merino, 71'), Gavi (Yamal, 71'), Oyarzabal, Torres (Olmo, 81'). Coach: Luis de la Fuente.
CABO VERDE: Vozinha, S. Cabral (Joao Paulo, 76'), Borges, Lopes, Moreira, Lenini, J. Cabral (Semedo, 61'), Monteiro (Arcanjo, 79'), L. Duarte (D. Duarte, 61'), Mendes, Livramento (Da Costa, 61'). Coach: Bubista.