Spain vs Cape Verde
European champions Spain meet the smallest African nation ever at a World Cup. Lamine Yamal and Pedri face the Blue Sharks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta in this Group H opener.
Spain
Europe · Group H
VS
12:00 PM
ET · Jun 15
Cape Verde
Africa · Group H
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Date
Jun 15, 2026
Kickoff
12:00 PM ET
Free Watch
RTVE · BBC
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🇪🇸 Spain Win
1.12
Draw
9.50
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
28.00
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Kickoff Time in Your Country
Spain vs Cape Verde kicks off at 12:00 PM ET on Monday, June 15, 2026 (16:00 GMT).
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Recent Highlights
Catch up on both teams ahead of kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta.
Spain Recent Form
UEFA Qualifier 6-0 vs Türkiye · 2025
Cape Verde Recent Form
CAF Qualifier 3-0 vs Eswatini · 2025
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Spain vs Cape Verde Prediction
Spain arrive as bookmaker favorites for the entire tournament under Luis de la Fuente, the same coach who lifted Euro 2024 in Germany. La Roja have transformed since the Morata era ended, with Mikel Oyarzabal now leading the line at center forward and 18-year-old Lamine Yamal carrying the attack from the right wing. The Barcelona winger is recovering from a hamstring injury but is expected to start. Pedri pulls the strings in midfield alongside Rodri (Manchester City) and Pedro Porro provides width at right back since Dani Carvajal’s contract era ended at Real Madrid. Defensive young pair Pau Cubarsi and Dean Huijsen anchor the back line.
Cape Verde are making their first ever World Cup appearance, the smallest nation by land area to ever qualify with just 4,033 square kilometers and a population of around 525,000. The Blue Sharks topped CAF Group D ahead of Cameroon thanks to coach Pedro Leitão Brito, universally known as Bubista, who was named 2025 CAF Coach of the Year for this achievement. Captain Ryan Mendes is the all-time top scorer with 22 goals, while the squad mixes diaspora talent from 14 countries including Roberto Lopes “Pico” (recruited via LinkedIn in 2019). Stars include Willy Semedo (Omonia), Dailon Livramento and former Manchester United winger Bebé.
Best bet: Spain to win is a near certainty given the gulf in class. Over 2.5 goals is the smart play given Spain scored six against Türkiye in qualifying and Cape Verde will need to attack at some point. Lamine Yamal anytime scorer is a great pick if he starts. Expect Spain to dominate possession and pick the Blue Sharks apart from the wings.
Likely Winner
🇪🇸 Spain
Total Goals
Over 3.5
BTTS
No
Score
4 – 0
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Key Players to Watch
The standout names who could decide this Group H opener.
SPAIN
Coach: Luis de la Fuente
Lamine Yamal
Winger · Barcelona
Pedri
Midfielder · Barcelona
Rodri
Midfielder · Manchester City
Mikel Oyarzabal
Striker · Real Sociedad
Pau Cubarsi
Center back · Barcelona
CAPE VERDE
Coach: Bubista
Ryan Mendes (C)
Forward · All-time top scorer
Willy Semedo
Forward · Omonia Nicosia
Dailon Livramento
Forward · Scored qualifier
Roberto Lopes Pico
Defender · Shamrock Rovers
Vozinha
Goalkeeper · Most capped
Match Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia · FIFA: Atlanta Stadium
Capacity
71,000
Opened
2017
Location
Atlanta
WC Games
8
Opened in 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is home to the NFL Atlanta Falcons and MLS Atlanta United. The venue features a striking retractable roof that opens like a camera shutter and one of the largest LED video boards in pro sports. FIFA renames it Atlanta Stadium for the tournament. The venue hosts eight matches including this Group H opener, Spain vs Saudi Arabia on June 21, and a Semi-Final on July 15. MARTA Vine City station is a two-minute walk from the gate.
Head-to-Head Record
Spain and Cape Verde have never met at senior level. This Group H opener is the first ever competitive fixture between the two nations and the first official meeting in football history.
0
🇪🇸 Spain Wins
0
Draws
0
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
First Ever Meeting
⚔️ No Previous Encounters
Spain and Cape Verde have never faced each other in any senior international fixture. June 15 will mark a historic first meeting between the European champions and the World Cup debutants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the United States the match airs on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with a free stream on Tubi. Spain viewers can watch free on La 1 (RTVE) and RTVE Play, with Movistar+ as the pay TV option. Cape Verdean fans get free coverage on RTP and RTC, with beIN Sports across MENA. BBC iPlayer and ITVX stream the match free in the UK. RTP1 covers Portugal.
Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET on Monday June 15, 2026 (16:00 GMT). That works out to 9:00 AM PT in Los Angeles, 6:00 PM CEST in Madrid, 4:00 PM WAT in Praia, 5:00 PM BST in the UK, 7:00 PM AST in Riyadh, and 9:30 PM IST in India.
Yes. Tubi streams it free in the US, La 1 and RTVE Play are free in Spain, RTP and RTC are free in Cape Verde, BBC iPlayer and ITVX are free in the UK, RTP1 is free in Portugal, CTV is free in Canada, and Alkass is free across MENA.
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Fox carries the English broadcast and Telemundo handles Spanish. You can stream free on Tubi, or watch through FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Peacock.
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Spain are heavy favorites and bookmaker picks to win the tournament under Luis de la Fuente, with Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Rodri leading a stacked squad. Cape Verde are making their first ever World Cup appearance with coach Bubista (2025 CAF Coach of the Year). Our prediction is a 4-0 Spain win.
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