Casillas Urges Patience After Spain’s Shock 0-0 Draw With Cape Verde

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Legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas has come to the defence of Spain’s performance following their frustrating goalless draw against Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup opener at Atlanta Stadium. Despite dominating possession and taking 27 shots, Spain could not break down a resilient Cabo Verde defence led by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who made seven crucial saves. Casillas reminded fans that matches like this “happen one out of every ten” and urged calm while looking ahead to Spain’s next Group H fixture against Saudi Arabia on June 21.

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