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[Match Thread] Spain vs Cabo Verde (0-0) – How is Spain failing to score with 22 shots and 74% possession?! (Group H)
Is anyone else watching this Spain vs Cabo Verde live match right now?! We are in stoppage time (91:29) and the score is STILL 0-0. I honestly can’t believe what I’m seeing from this World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
Just look at these live match stats, it’s absolutely insane:
- Possession: Spain 74% – 26% Cabo Verde
- Shots: Spain 22 (8 on target) vs Cabo Verde 5 (1 on target)
- Passes: Spain 742 (92% accuracy) vs Cabo Verde 269
Spain is playing their classic tiki-taka, completing over 740 passes, but they have zero clinical finishing today. How do you not score a single goal with 8 shots on target?
On the other hand, Cabo Verde’s defense is putting on an absolute masterclass. They are sitting deep, defending for their lives, and completely frustrating the Spanish attack. The craziest stat? Cabo Verde only has 1 foul the entire game despite defending for 90 minutes. That is unbelievable tactical discipline.
The live win probability right now is sitting at a 78% chance of a Draw.
Are we witnessing the biggest defensive performance of the tournament? Or is this just Spain choking in the final third again? I’m watching the stream live right now on SWIPTV and the Spanish fans look completely stunned. Cabo Verde just needs to hold on for a few more minutes.
What do you guys think? Tactical masterclass by Cabo Verde or massive failure by Spain? 👇