Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spain vs Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup. Despite having 27 total shots and 74% ball possession, Spain were unable to score a goal and the game ended in a 0-0 draw.
xG Spain 2.03-0.21 Cape Verde shots map (Actual score ESP 0-0 CPV)
Spain didn’t really create too many high xG chances- their best chance of the game was probably the double opportunity that fell to Ferran Torres (hit crossbar) and Oyarzabal (header saved by Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha) in the 39th minute.
Only 7 of Spain’s 27 total shots were on target.
As stunning as it sounds, despite defending for most of the game, Cape Verde committed only 1 foul in the whole game (Spain committed 10 fouls by comparison)
