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Group H · Matchday 1 · Group H Monday, Jun 15, 2026 · 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 Spain 1.18 Home
VS Draw 7.50
🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 17.00 Away
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Our expert call Spain Win, Over 2.5
Confidence: ●●●●○ 4/5

Spain vs Cabo Verde — World Cup 2026 Prediction

Spain open against tournament debutants Cabo Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Spain are heavy favourites at -550. Lamine Yamal is expected to miss this match through hamstring injury.

Form guide

Spain go in without Yamal but with the rest of the squad intact. Luis de la Fuente will deploy Ferran Torres on the right wing, Nico Williams on the left and Mikel Oyarzabal central, behind a Pedri-Rodri-Fabián midfield. Cabo Verde, FIFA-ranked 73rd, qualified through CAF playoff routes and are tournament debutants.

Key matchup

Spain’s possession game versus Cabo Verde’s compact 4-5-1. Spain will likely have 70%+ possession.

The pick

Spain win, Over 2.5. Even without Yamal, Spain’s depth produces three goals. Likely scoreline: 3-0.

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