Spain vs. Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 match details, time, and how to watch

Spain and Cape Verde are set to clash in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The Group H game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Argentinian time at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States. Jordan's Adham Makhadmeh will officiate the match.

Spain, considered one of the tournament's main favorites, aims to secure a victory in their debut to avoid unexpected setbacks before their final group match against Uruguay. For Cape Verde, this encounter represents a historic moment as they make their first-ever appearance in a World Cup, joining three other debutants: Jordan, Curacao, and Uzbekistan.

Cape Verde has limited experience against European teams, with their most recent match being a 1-1 draw against Finland in March. Historically, they have faced Portugal twice, winning 2-0 in 2015, and have also played against Andorra, Georgia, San Marino, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg. Their record against European nations includes five wins, six draws, and one loss.

The match will be broadcast on DSports and Flow channel 109, with streaming available on Paramount+. Live minute-by-minute updates with statistics will be provided on canchallena.com.

Betting markets overwhelmingly favor Spain, with odds for a Spanish victory at 1.11, while a hypothetical win for Cape Verde is priced at 38.00. A draw is estimated at around 12.00, highlighting Spain's strong position as favorites.