In Match 13 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain will take on Cabo Verde in the Atlanta Stadium. Spain have been considered as the favourites to the FIFA World Cup as they have an excellent squad that excels in almost every area. Lamine Yamal and his powers were on show in the 2024 Euro Cup and the teams were worried about how to take them on. Cabo Verde will be looking to scrape a draw from this game as they will have to face the fierce wrath of the young Spanish attack. It will be a one-sided affair for Spain in the game unless Cabo Verde can force a draw or the first upset of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Match Overview

Match Detail

Information

Tournament

FIFA World Cup 2026

Match Number

Match 13 (Group H)

Teams

Spain vs Cabo Verde

Date & Time

Monday, June 15, 2026, at 9:30 PM IST

Venue

Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch

ZEE5, Unite8 Sports (India)

Spain vs Cabo Verde Squads and Key Players

Spain

Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia, Pedro Porro, Marcos Llorente, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Pubill, Eric Garcia, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo, Rodrigo Hernandez, Martin Zubimendi, Pedri Gonzalez, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Pablo Paez 'Gavi', Alex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Dani Olmo, Victor Munoz, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino

Key Players: Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Nico Williams

Injury Note: Gavi is under light observation but remains fit to feature in the opening game

Cabo Verde

Vozinha, Marcio Rosa, CJ dos Santos, Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral, Logan Costa, Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, Joao Paulo Fernandes, Roberto Lopes, Kelvin Pires, Ianique Tavares, Telmo Arcanjo, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Yannick Semedo, Gilson Benchimol, Jovane Cabral, Nuno da Costa, Dailon Livramento, Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues, Willy Semedo, Helio Varela

Key Players: Ryan Mendes, Logan Costa, Jamiro Monteiro

Spain vs Cabo Verde Match Weather Forecast

The weather forecast in Atlanta is expected to have thunderstorms and the heat is expected to be on the lower side. The conditions could be particularly humid for the players and it could be a bit difficult for the players to adapt.

Hour

Sky Condition

Temperature

Chance of Rain

12 PM

Partly Cloudy

31°C

5%

1 PM

Cloudy

31°C

25%

2 PM

Partly Cloudy

32°C

10%

Spain vs Cabo Verde Probable Playing XI

Spain

Unai Simon, Marcos Llorente, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Rodrigo Hernandez, Fabian Ruiz, Pedri Gonzalez, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal

Cabo Verde

Marcio Rosa, Steven Moreira, Ianique 'Stopira' Tavares, Logan Costa, Jovane Cabral, Deroy Duarte, Joao Paulo Fernandes, Telmo Arcanjo, Ryan Mendes, Willy Semedo, Dailon Livramento

Match Prediction

Spain will be the obvious favourites to win the match as they have been in excellent form in the recent games. The quality of attack they have is arguably one of the best with the likes of Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal leading the attack for the side. Cabo Verde will be in a spot of bother as they could find it difficult to contain the explosive pace of the Spanish frontline. Cabo Verde will be hopeful of maintaining a strong defensive structure to prevent Spain from breaching their frontline.