Group H · FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain vs Cape Verde
Spain vs Cape Verde at FIFA World Cup 2026. Mon, Jun 15, 04:00 PM UTC. Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Kickoff
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta
Capacity
75,000
AI Post-Match Analysis
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Multi-model consensus
5 of 5 models agreeFacts favour the home side
One-sided profileDecisive factor: Spain's far superior FIFA ranking (7 vs 79)
Data comparison
Elo ratingΔ 523
Spain
2129
Cape Verde
1606
FIFA ranking: #7 vs #79
Head-to-head
First ever meeting between these sides
Source: eloratings.net — descriptive strength rating, not a prediction
Key players — Spain
- Lamine Yamal · Offence — Lamine Yamal is listed as Offence; roster age 18; DOB 2007-07-13.
- Rodri · Midfield — Rodri is listed as Midfield; roster age 29; DOB 1996-06-22.
- Borja Iglesias · Offence — Borja Iglesias is listed as Offence; roster age 33; DOB 1993-01-17.
Key players — Cape Verde
- Vózinha · Goalkeeper — Vózinha is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 40; DOB 1986-06-03.
- Ryan Mendes · Offence — Ryan Mendes is listed as Offence; roster age 36; DOB 1990-01-08.
- Garry Rodrigues · Midfield — Garry Rodrigues is listed as Midfield; roster age 35; DOB 1990-11-27.
Tactical angle
Match status: ft; score ESP 0-0 CPV. This post-match update covers Spain (ESP) and Cape Verde (CPV). Elo lists ESP at 2129 and CPV at 1606, a 523 point gap. Roster data lists ESP with 26 players at average age 26.2, and CPV with 26 players at average age 29.2.
What to watch
- • Match status: ft; score ESP 0-0 CPV for ESP vs CPV.
- • Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA.
- • Scheduled UTC: 2026-06-15T16:00:00Z.
Fact box
- • Scheduled UTC: 2026-06-15T16:00:00Z.
- • Status: ft / ESP 0-0 CPV
- • Match status: ft; score ESP 0-0 CPV for ESP vs CPV.
- • Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA.
- • FIFA ranks: ESP 7, CPV 79.
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Kickoff time by timezone
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Venue local time
America/New_York
Local stadium time, generated with the venue IANA timezone rather than the server timezone.
UTC+8 time
Asia/Shanghai
Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur all use UTC+8 during the tournament window, so the clock time is identical.
Canonical UTC
UTC
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Spain local time
Europe/Madrid
Primary home-market time for Spain; useful when team-country time differs from venue, UTC or UTC+8.
Cape Verde local time
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Primary home-market time for Cape Verde; useful when team-country time differs from venue, UTC or UTC+8.
Match quick answers
When is Spain vs Cape Verde?
Spain vs Cape Verde finished 0-0 after the Mon, Jun 15, 04:00 PM UTC kickoff. Venue local time is Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT; UTC+8 time for Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur is Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 12:00 AM GMT+8. Team-local checks: Spain local time: Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 06:00 PM GMT+2; Cape Verde local time: Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 03:00 PM GMT-1.GoalPulse keeps the final score, match status and source-backed fixture links on this page.
Where is Spain vs Cape Verde played?
The match is played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States, a venue with capacity for 75,000 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a group stage match in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams in the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Spain are FIFA-ranked #7 and coached by Luis de la Fuente. Cape Verde are FIFA-ranked #79 and coached by Pedro 'Bubista' Brito.
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Match preview
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 shape the group quickly because the expanded format leaves less recovery margin than a simple top-two table.
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.
