Spain begin their World Cup Group H campaign against Cape Verde, with Luis de la Fuente’s side widely expected to start strongly and assert control early in the group.
The European champions are clear favourites in a group that also includes Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, and will be aiming for a convincing opening victory to strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stages as group winners.
Boasting a squad packed with world-class talent and youthful energy, Spain enter the tournament as one of the leading contenders for the title. Players such as Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are expected to play key roles as La Roja seek to add a second World Cup crown to their trophy collection.
For Cape Verde, the match represents a historic moment as they make their FIFA World Cup debut. The Blue Sharks have already defied expectations by qualifying for the tournament and will be looking to make another statement on football's biggest stage.
Follow and watch live updates of the game below:
Copyright © 1994 - 2026 GhanaWeb. All rights reserved.
