How to Watch Spain vs. Cabo Verde Live: World Cup Opening Match

Spain Starts Its 2026 World Cup Campaign Against Cabo Verde

Spain begins its quest for World Cup success on Monday with a match against Cabo Verde. Seen as a strong contender for the 2026 title, Spain aims to make a statement early. Luis de la Fuente’s squad is expected to reach at least the semifinals, and they will want a commanding win to set the tone.

Cabo Verde makes its World Cup debut and faces a tough challenge. Even a narrow defeat could boost their confidence heading into later Group H matches.

Match Details

• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
• Date: Monday, June 15
• Kickoff Time: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. BST
• Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)

Where to Watch Spain vs. Cabo Verde

Fans in the United States can catch the game on Fox or stream it via fuboTV in English. Spanish-language viewers have options through Telemundo. In Canada, TSN and RDS will broadcast the match, while Mexican fans should turn to ViX.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the earliest kickoff of the summer on ITV and STV.

For a complete list of broadcasters worldwide, check official tournament sources.

Looking Ahead: Spain and Cabo Verde's Next Matches

Spain faces tougher opponents soon, starting with Saudi Arabia on June 21. Their toughest test might come against Uruguay, ranked 16th globally by FIFA, on June 26.

Cabo Verde faces an uphill battle to move beyond the group stage. Their chances improve if they secure positive results against Saudi Arabia and hope to avoid defeat against Uruguay.