2026 World Cup: 1 trader lost $1 million after Spain's 0-0 tie with Cape Verde

Yahoo Sports • June 16, 2026 • sports

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Debutant Cape Verde held Spain, a top favorite, to a surprising 0-0 draw in the 2026 World Cup match in Atlanta, defying heavy odds against them.
Spain entered the match as a -1200 favorite with a 92% implied probability to win, while Cape Verde was a 28-1 underdog, making the draw a major upset.
Despite dominating possession (74%), shots (23-6), and corners (11-1), Spain failed to score, even after introducing superstar Lamine Yamal in the 71st minute.
The draw caused significant impact on sportsbooks, with nearly 95% of bets at BetMGM placed on Spain to win, including a $1 million wager that would have yielded only $86,000.
Both teams will next play on Sunday, with Spain facing Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde playing Uruguay.