Spain vs. Cabo Verde: A Clash of Giants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Updated on: June 15, 2026 | 8:32 AM EDT

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up, and one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament is set to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, as Spain takes on Cabo Verde.

Spain, the reigning 2024 UEFA Euro champion, is considered one of the top contenders for the World Cup title. Under the guidance of head coach Luis de la Fuente, the team is raring to go, with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal available to play after concerns about his fitness late in the club season.

Cabo Verde, on the other hand, is a dark horse in the tournament. The island nation of just over 500,000 people is making its World Cup debut, making it one of the smallest countries by population to qualify for the competition.

Both teams will face off in Group H, alongside Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. The match promises to be an exciting clash between two teams with vastly different strengths and goals.

For fans of both nations, this match is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness history being made. The FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta will provide a unique atmosphere for spectators to enjoy.

The matchups are set, and the stage is ready for the big show. Let's dive into the team lineups for both Spain and Cabo Verde:

Spain: Unai Simón, Pedro Porro, Pau Ceballos, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Fabián Ruiz, Rodri, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alejandro Baena.

Cabo Verde: Vozinha, Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Logan Costa, João Paulo, Yannick Semedo, Wagner Pina, Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro, Jovane Cabral, Dailon Rocha.

As the 2010 World Cup champions, Spain is one of only eight nations to have won the tournament. With their unbeaten qualifying record, they are ready to take on the competition.

For Cabo Verde, reaching the World Cup is a historic achievement. This match provides the nation with an opportunity to showcase its talent against one of the sport's traditional powers.

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