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This Spanish Star's World Cup Performance Was so Bad it Made History

This Spanish Star's World Cup Performance Was so Bad it Made History

Summary

Spain played a World Cup match against Cape Verde and ended with a 0-0 draw. Spain’s main forward, Mikel Oyarzabal, did not touch the ball during the first 30 minutes, a rare event not seen since 1966.

Key Facts

  • Spain is considered one of the top soccer teams in the world.
  • Cape Verde is a new team in the World Cup with a small population of about 500,000.
  • Spain has many expensive players, more valuable than the entire Cape Verde team.
  • The match ended without Spain scoring any goals despite holding most of the ball.
  • Mikel Oyarzabal, Spain’s main striker, did not touch the ball in the first 30 minutes.
  • This no-touch record has not happened since the 1966 World Cup.
  • Spain brought in Lamine Yamal, an important player recently recovered from injury, late in the game.
  • Spain will play against Saudi Arabia next as they try to qualify for the knockout stage.
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