Spain draws 0-0 with Cape Verde

Spain's senior men's national team held Cape Verde to a goalless draw, prompting alarm within the squad. The 0-0 stalemate revives concerns about Spain's World Cup debut record. Spain's debut history includes a 1-1 draw with Honduras, a 2-3 loss to Nigeria in 1998, and a 1-5 defeat to the Netherlands in 2014. The 1998 defeat occurred under manager Javier Clemente and featured a costly error by goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta. The 2014 loss unfolded while Vicente del Bosque oversaw the side, with the Netherlands scoring five goals. The coaching staff now faces pressure to react swiftly and avoid another early tournament exit.