Spain vs. Cape Verde live score, result, highlights from 2026 World Cup Group H match
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Spain’s bid for a second global title gets underway against tournament debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta.
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La Roja have disappointed at World Cups since their finest hour in South Africa in 2010, but hopes are high around Luis de la Fuente’s reigning European champions.
Star wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are yet to fully recover from hamstring injuries and will not feature, but their teammates should have plenty in the tank to get past Cape Verde.
Ranked 67th in the world by FIFA, the nation with a population of a little over half a million came through to win their qualification group ahead of African heavyweights Cameroon.
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Spain vs. Cape Verde score
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
Predicted starting lineups:
Spain (4-3-3): 23. U. Simon (GK) — 12. P. Porro, 22. P. Cubarsi, 14. A. Laporte, 24. M. Cucurella — 8. F. Ruiz, 16. Rodri, 20. Pedri — 7. F. Torres, 21. M. Oyarzabal, 15. A. Baena
Cape Verde (4-2-3-1): 1.Vozinha (GK) — 22. S. Moreira, 5. L. Costa, 4. Pico, 8. Joao Paulo — 16. Yannick Semedo, 6. Kevin Pina — 20. R. Mendes, 10. Jamiro Monteiro, 7. Jovane Cabral — 19. D. Livramento
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Spain vs. Cape Verde live updates, highlights from 2026 World Cup
(All times ET)
Prematch
7 a.m. — Good morning and it’s an early start to day five at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. European champions Spain kick off their bid for a second global title against tournament debutants Cape Verde at midday Eastern.
Where to watch Spain vs. Cape Verde in World Cup
Spain vs. Cape Verde start time
- Date: Monday, June 15
- Kickoff: 12 p.m. (ET)
The match between Spain and Cape Verde kicks off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at midday local time.
What channel is Spain vs. Cape Verde on today?
- TV channel: Fox or FS1
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S. only free trial)
Here is where the World Cup match between Spain and Cape Verde can be found televised around in some major territories around the world, as well as streaming online.
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| Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | 14:00 ET | Fox, Telemundo | fubo, Peacock |
| Canada | 14:00 ET | TSN 1, RDS (French) | TSN site/app, RDS app |
| UK | 19:00 BST | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website |
| Australia | 06:00 AEST | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | 00:30 IST | Sports 18 | Voot, JioTV |
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Spain World Cup schedule 2026
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Mon, Jun. 15 | 12 p.m. | Spain vs. Cape Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Sun, Jun. 21 | 12 p.m. | Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Fri, Jun. 26 | 8 p.m. | Uruguay vs. Spain | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
Cape Verde World Cup schedule 2026
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Mon, Jun. 15 | 12 p.m. | Spain vs. Cape Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Sun, Jun. 21 | 6 p.m. | Uruguay vs. Cape Verde | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Fri, Jun. 26 | 8 p.m. | Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium, Houston |
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