Spain's World Cup campaign suffered a frustrating setback in Group H as they drew 0–0 with Cabo Verde despite overwhelming dominance. La Roja controlled proceedings with 74% possession and fired 27 shots, yet managed only seven on target and an expected goals total of just 2.1—a damning indictment of their finishing precision. Cabo Verde, deployed in a 4–1–4–1 formation, sat deep and compact, limiting Spain to minimal clear-cut opportunities. The African side's goalkeeper proved immovable, saving all seven shots on target he faced and posting a perfect 100% save percentage, while also denying Spain 0.13 expected goals above what the xG model predicted. Spain's own keeper was barely tested, facing just one shot on target which he saved comfortably. This stalemate leaves Spain needing a swift response to their goal-scoring woes and raises serious questions about their offensive efficiency at tournament football.