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2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals

2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde stifle group rivals
BBC Sport Monday 15 June 2026, 20:26 UTC 1 min read
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Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.
Spain (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Cape Verde (LOCATION) Vozinha (LOCATION) Atlanta (LOCATION)
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