Spain vs Cape Verde: World Cup – Lamine Yamal, predictions and how to watch | World Cup 2026 news

Pre-tournament favorites Spain open their Group H campaign against World Cup debutants Cape Verde.

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WHO: Spain vs Cape Verde
What: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H Championship
That: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, United States
When: Monday, 12pm local time (16:00 GMT)
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Spainthe reigning champions of Europe and the favorites for the 2026 World Cup, will begin their competition on Monday against the minnows. Cape Verde in Atlanta.

Since winning their first World Cup in 2010, Spain have struggled in the following three campaigns, qualifying in 2014 and exiting at the round of 16 in 2018 and 2022.

But theirs Euro 2024 success is a new golden age of Laminate YamalPedri, Gavi, Ferran Torres and others encouraged writers to keep Spain at the top. able to win‘ list.

La Roja – known for their exciting and attacking style of football – have been unbeaten in the past four seasons, going on a 30-match unbeaten run since losing 1-0 to Colombia at Wembley in March 2024.

Spain will be the team to beat in North America, with Opta’s advanced system giving them a 15.94% chance to lift the title, and France a close second at 13.62%.

Will Yamal play in Spain vs Cape Verde?

Yamal stole the show in Germany two years ago on their way to the Euro title, and will be hoping to repeat that form in the June 11 – July 19 games.

But the young sensation may have to wait a little longer to make his World Cup debut.

Spain may take a cautious approach in the opening game in Cape Verde with winger Yamal and youngster Nico Williams in the final stages of recovery from injuries sustained in April.

Both returned to action against their teammates on Thursday, but De la Fuente may decide to name them on the bench or leave them out of the squad until they are fit.

Cape Verde begins in North America

Cape Verde, known for its crystal clear water and white sandy beaches, will make noise for a variety of reasons during the North American summer.

The 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean will begin to appear on Monday, arriving at the world exhibition as one of the 10 representatives of Africa.

After their legendary qualification, which coincided with 50 years of independence from Portugal, Cape Verde – with a population of less than 600,000 – became the third smallest country to reach the competition after Iceland in 2018 and Curacao, in 2026.

The group has slowly built up credibility in recent years. Their first international success came in 2013 when they qualified for the inaugural Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and reached the quarter-finals.

Cape Verde has deployed a national team network with players from several countries, including Portugal, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Spain vs Cape Verde Prediction

Spain is the favorite to win the match, with a probability of 87.2% to come away with three points. Cape Verde has a minimum chance of 4.8% to win, while a draw has a chance of 8.15%.

Overall, Spain has a 76.53 percent chance of winning Group H, which includes Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde?

Here is a list of broadcasters and platforms that will be showing the game in these countries:

• Spain: LA 1, DAZN Mundial, RTVE Play
• Cape Verde: New World TV, SuperSport
• United Kingdom: ITVX, ITV1, STV Player, STV
• USA: FOX, FOX One, Telemundo App, Telemundo Network, Peacock