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Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup…

Spain's FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a frustrating start as the European champions were held to a 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday. Despite dominating possession for much of the match, Spain struggled to break down a disciplined Cape Verde defence, raising concerns reminiscent of their disappointing World Cup exits in 2018 and 2022. Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, returning from a hamstring injury, started on the bench and was introduced in the second half. Although his