Spain vs Cabo Verde Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data
(Atlanta)
The Spain vs Cabo Verde stats report covers a 0-0 Group H draw at Atlanta Stadium, where the Spain national football team dominated the ball but the Cabo Verde national football team earned a historic World Cup debut point. Spain had 27 shots, 73% possession, and 11 corners, but Vozinha’s seven saves kept the match goalless. The result gives the Spain squad and fixtures and Cabo Verde squad and fixtures a very different statistical story from the same match.
The draw changed the early shape of World Cup 2026 Group H standings and fixtures because Spain created enough chances to win but failed to finish. Cabo Verde defended deep, cleared 46 balls, and conceded only one foul across the match. The game at Atlanta Stadium also feeds into the broader World Cup 2026 stats and records picture because Spain’s shot volume produced no goal.
Spain vs Cabo Verde Stats – Match Statistics Overview
Spain controlled the match through possession, territory, and repeated penalty-area entries. FIFA’s full-time report listed Spain with 27 attempts, seven on target, and 11 corners. Cabo Verde had six attempts, one on target, and one corner.
Cabo Verde’s defensive numbers explain the draw more than their attacking output. They blocked central lanes, forced Spain into rushed finishes, and relied on Vozinha in the biggest moments. Since Spain also hit the woodwork once, the final score underlined a finishing problem rather than a chance-creation problem.
Spain vs Cabo Verde Stats Snapshot
The full-time snapshot uses FIFA’s match report for official totals and FotMob for xG and selected player data. Spain won the main volume categories, yet Cabo Verde matched them where the scoreboard mattered. Both teams left Atlanta Stadium with a clean sheet.
| Stat | Spain | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Total Shots | 27 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| xG | 2.10 | 0.20 |
| Corners | 11 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
Attacking Stats Comparison
Spain’s attacking volume was heavy enough to win most World Cup matches. They took 16 shots from inside the box and 11 from outside the box. They also created two big chances and missed both.
Cabo Verde produced one big chance and missed it, so the underdog threat still existed. Their low shot count showed how little possession they had in advanced areas. Even so, one clean counter or set-piece moment could have changed the result.
| Stat | Spain | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0 |
| xG | 2.10 | 0.20 |
| Total Shots | 27 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| Big Chances | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 2 |
| Hit Woodwork | 1 | 0 |
Defensive Stats Comparison
Cabo Verde’s defensive output carried the match. They made 46 clearances, 15 interceptions, and seven goalkeeper saves. Diney Borges added important box defending, while Vozinha handled the final layer.
Spain had less defensive work because they controlled 73% possession. Unai Simon still made one save and Spain kept Cabo Verde from building sustained pressure. The official foul count also stood out because Cabo Verde conceded only one foul.
| Stat | Spain | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Conceded | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 15 |
| Clearances | 7 | 46 |
| Defensive Blocks | 1 | 6 |
| Fouls Against | 10 | 1 |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
Passing and Possession Analysis
Spain used possession to pin Cabo Verde back for long spells. FotMob listed Spain with 734 accurate passes at 92% accuracy. Cabo Verde completed 205 accurate passes at 74% accuracy.
The passing gap explains why Spain reached 51 touches in the opposition box. Cabo Verde had only six touches in Spain’s box, so their attacking margin stayed thin. Spain still lacked the final pass and finish that would have turned control into a lead.
| Stat | Spain | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Accurate Passes | 734 | 205 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 74% |
| Touches in Box | 51 | 6 |
| Accurate Long Balls | 24 | 19 |
| Long Ball Accuracy | 80% | 34% |
| Cross Accuracy | 17% | 25% |
Key Player Statistics
Vozinha was the statistical standout because his seven saves protected Cabo Verde’s clean sheet. FotMob listed him with 8.97, no goals conceded, and 1.45 goals prevented from xG on target faced. His long passing also helped Cabo Verde escape pressure when Spain pressed high.
Spain’s forward line generated enough shots but did not separate finishing quality from volume. Mikel Oyarzabal took five shots and put one on target. Fabian Ruiz also took five shots, while Ferran Torres added four attempts from the right side.
Spain – Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal carried Spain’s main central-shot profile. He finished with five shots, one on target, and 0.50 xG. His movement kept finding zones, but Cabo Verde protected the six-yard area when the final ball arrived.
Cabo Verde – Vozinha
Vozinha shaped the match more than any attacker. He made seven saves, faced 1.45 xG on target, and kept Spain from turning pressure into a goal. His clean sheet became the central data point of Cabo Verde’s World Cup debut draw.
Expected Goals Analysis
FotMob listed the Spain vs Cabo Verde xG at 2.10 to 0.20. That margin shows how much Spain’s chance quality exceeded Cabo Verde’s. It also shows why the goalless scoreline leaned on goalkeeping, blocks, and poor finishing.
Opta Analyst placed Spain’s xG even higher at 2.29 from 27 shots. That second source supports the same conclusion: Spain created enough to score. Cabo Verde’s point came from defensive concentration, low fouling, and a goalkeeper performance that changed the match state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Spain vs Cabo Verde final score?
Spain vs Cabo Verde finished 0-0 at Atlanta Stadium in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
What was the xG in Spain vs Cabo Verde?
FotMob listed Spain at 2.10 xG and Cabo Verde at 0.20 xG. Opta Analyst listed Spain at 2.29 xG from 27 shots.
How many shots did Spain have against Cabo Verde?
Spain had 27 total shots and seven shots on target. Cabo Verde had six total shots and one shot on target.
Who was the key player in Spain vs Cabo Verde stats?
Vozinha was the key player. The Cabo Verde goalkeeper made seven saves and kept a clean sheet against Spain.
How many saves did Vozinha make against Spain?
Vozinha made seven saves against Spain. FotMob also listed him with 1.45 goals prevented from xG on target faced.
The Spain vs Cabo Verde stats profile tells a clear post-match story: Spain controlled the game, but Cabo Verde protected the decisive zones.
Spain’s 27 shots and 2.10 xG gave them the stronger chance profile, yet finishing and Vozinha’s saves kept them scoreless.
Cabo Verde’s clean sheet, seven goalkeeper saves, and 46 clearances made the 0-0 draw one of Group H’s most disciplined defensive results.
