Spain vs Cape Verde

Spain face Cape Verde in the group stage Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, June 15, 2026. The match kicks off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States, a venue with a capacity of 75,000. Spain enter as the higher-ranked side (FIFA #7) against Cape Verde (#79). The a wide ranking gap between the two sides is 72 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: UEFA vs CAF. Spain are coached by Luis de la Fuente, while Cape Verde are led by Pedro 'Bubista' Brito. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026. In Group H, only the top two teams advance directly to the round of 32, with the third-placed team competing for one of the eight best third-place spots across all 12 groups. A result here can be decisive: a win in the opening matchday typically converts into qualification at a rate above 70% in expanded tournament formats. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.