Group H standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Spain
A win in their opening match would put Spain in a strong position to advance from Group H.
Cabo Verde
An opening win over Spain would be a major statement and strengthen Cabo Verde's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Spain | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 1 | 63 |
| World Cup Titles | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 17 | 1 |
| Best WC Finish | Champions (2010) | Debut (2026) |
| Manager | Luis de la Fuente | Bubista |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group H winners | CAF — Group B winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Round of 16 — lost to Morocco on pens | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Álvaro Morata | Stopira |
Prediction
Spain 2 — 1 Cabo Verde
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Spain (ranked 1th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Spain have appeared at 17 World Cups. Cabo Verde have appeared at 1.
Spain are ranked 1th in the world. Cabo Verde are ranked 63th.
Cabo Verde will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.
Spain have won the World Cup 1 time.
This match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta · Capacity: 67,382
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