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2026 World Cup: Mikel Oyarzabal's embarrassing statistic

Auteur: Babacar SENE

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Coupe du monde 2026 : La statistique embarrassante de Mikel Oyarzabal

This is one of the first surprises of this World Cup 2026. Facing a surprising Cape Verde team, the Spanish national team had to settle for a draw (0-0) at the end of a match long dominated by the intensity and discipline of the Blue Sharks.

Led by an inspired and solid goalkeeper, Cape Verde managed to contain the attacks of a Spain side that was considered the favorite on paper. This collective performance frustrated the Spanish forwards, who were unable to find a way through.

But at the heart of this match, one statistical fact particularly caught the eye. According to data published by Opta, Mikel Oyarzabal achieved a feat as rare as it is worrying in recent World Cup history: he became the first player since 1966 to play the first 30 minutes of a match without touching the ball once.

A statistical anomaly that illustrates the difficulties of the Spanish striker in making an impact in a tightly contested match and which will undoubtedly remain a unique episode in this early stage of the competition.

Auteur: Babacar SENE
Publié le: Lundi 15 Juin 2026

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