Spain vs Cape Verde prediction 15.06.2026 | FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain
Kick off:
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Cape Verde Islands
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1.11
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8.90
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19.50
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- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
- Date: 15th June, 2026
- Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Spain begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group H clash against World Cup debutants Cape Verde in Atlanta. Fresh from their UEFA Euro 2024 triumph and widely regarded as one of the tournament favourites, La Roja will be expected to start with three points. Cape Verde, meanwhile, are making history by appearing at their first-ever World Cup and will be eager to prove they belong on football’s biggest stage.
Spain team overview
Spain arrive in North America carrying significant momentum. Luis de la Fuente’s side followed up their Euro 2024 success with another strong international cycle and are among the leading contenders to lift the trophy in July. Their squad is packed with talent, including Rodri, Pedri, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo and teenage superstar Lamine Yamal.
Recent performances in warm-up matches have been respectable, although one would have expected more from some of them given La Roja’s pedigree. Spain defeated Peru 3-1 and drew 0-0 with Egypt and 1-1 with Iraq, extending an unbeaten run that stretches across multiple international windows. Spain last reached the World Cup quarter-final stage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where they went on to lift the trophy following a 1-0 extra-time win over the Netherlands.
The main concern for De la Fuente has been the fitness of Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona winger missed the end of the club season with a hamstring injury but has returned to full training and is expected to be available for the opener, although he may not play the entire match. Nico Williams and Victor Munoz have also recovered from recent fitness issues and should be available.
Last matches of Spain
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Peru
1 : 3
Spain
Friendly International
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Spain
1 : 1
Iraq
Friendly International
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Spain
0 : 0
Egypt
Friendly International
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Spain
3 : 0
Serbia
Friendly International
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Spain
2 : 2
Turkey
WC Qualification Europe
Spain lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Unai Simón
Defenders
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5
Marcos Llorente
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22
Pau Cubarsí
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14
Aymeric Laporte
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24
Marc Cucurella
Midfielders
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16
Rodri
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20
Pedri
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8
Fabián Ruiz
Forwards
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15
Alex Baena
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7
Ferran Torres
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21
Mikel Oyarzabal
Cape Verde team overview
Cape Verde arrive at the tournament with little to no pressure and plenty of enthusiasm. Bubista’s men qualified for their first World Cup and have already exceeded expectations simply by reaching the finals. Their squad features experienced figures such as Steven Moreira and Ryan Mendes, while Dailon Livramento has emerged as one of their most dangerous attacking threats after scoring four goals during the qualification campaign.
The Blue Sharks have enjoyed a productive run of results over the past year and have earned praise for their proactive style of play. However, facing elite opposition may prove challenging, although they recently ran over Serbia, beating the European side 3-0, which could offer some indication of their potential to cause an upset on Monday.
No major injury concerns have been reported in the Cape Verde camp heading into their historic opening fixture.
Last matches of Cape Verde Islands
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Cape Verde Islands
3 : 0
Bermuda
Friendly International
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Cape Verde Islands
3 : 0
Serbia
Friendly International
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Cape Verde Islands
4 : 2
Finland
Friendly International
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Chile
4 : 2
Cape Verde Islands
Friendly International
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Egypt
1 : 1
Cape Verde Islands
Friendly International
Cape Verde Islands lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Vozinha
Defenders
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22
Steven Moreira
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4
Pico
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5
Logan Costa
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3
Diney Borges
Midfielders
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14
Deroy Duarte
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6
Kevin Lenini
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10
Jamiro Monteiro
Forwards
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20
Ryan Mendes
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7
Jovane Cabral
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19
Dailon Rocha Livramento
Prediction
A comfortable victory would give Spain the ideal start before potentially tougher Group H encounters against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. However, Cape Verde’s encouraging performance against Serbia and a competitive 4-2 defeat to Chile, despite finishing the game with ten men, could serve as a warning to the reigning European champions that the World Cup debutants are here to make a mark.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- Cape Verde have scored in five consecutive international fixtures.
- Spain have failed to keep a clean sheet in their final two warm-up matches against Peru and Iraq, but have also managed to score themselves.
- BTTS has also occurred in two of Spain’s last three World Cup opening matches (2018 and 2014).
Main prediction Spain - Cape Verde Islands
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
1xBet
2.50
Spain vs Cape Verde Islands standings in World Cup
| Group H | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cape Verde Islands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |