World Cup
Spain vs Cape Verde
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Spain vs Cape Verde Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Spain begins their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group H clash against tournament newcomers Cape Verde on Monday. Fresh off their European Championship success, Spain enter the match as overwhelming favourites and will be expected to start with a victory.
For Cape Verde, however, this fixture represents a landmark moment, as the Blue Sharks make their long-awaited debut on football’s biggest stage.
Read the prediction for Spain vs Cape Verde before making your selection.
Prediction for Spain vs Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup
Both national teams make their 2026 World Cup debut. This is the scenario with the most uncertainty for bettors, and the odds reflect that unpredictability.
Check our best Spain vs Cape Verde prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Spain Win
Last updated on 13-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Spain are the favourites to win, with 85% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Spain vs Cape Verde
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Monday, 15/06/2026
🕐 Time: 17:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Spain: 2026 World Cup debut
Spain made their FIFA World Cup debut, but already have 10 matches in 2026 during the pre-World Cup period. Their record in the 2026 campaign:
7 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
28 goals scored (2.8 per match)
4 goals conceded (0.4 per match)
Key players for Spain
Top scorer: Mikel Merino with 6 goal(s)
Assists: Mikel Oyarzabal with 4
Latest results for Spain
08/06/2026 22:00
04/06/2026 15:00
31/03/2026 15:00
27/03/2026 16:00
18/11/2025 14:45
Cape Verde: 2026 World Cup debut
Cape Verde make their FIFA World Cup debut after playing 14 match(es) in 2026.
The record for Cape Verde's campaign this year:
9 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
25 goals scored (1.79 per match)
13 goals conceded (0.93 per match)
Key players for Cape Verde
Top scorer: Dailon Rocha Livramento do Rosario with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Kevin Lenini with 2 assists
Latest results for Cape Verde
06/06/2026 16:00
31/05/2026 11:00
29/03/2026 23:00
26/03/2026 23:00
17/11/2025 11:00
Spain vs Cape Verde: head-to-head history
Spain and Cape Verde do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Spain vs Cape Verde
Check the probable lineups below for the Spain vs Cape Verde prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Spain: Unai Simón, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams.
Cape Verde: Bruno Varela, Wagner Pina, Logan Costa, Roberto Lopes, Stopira, Kevin Pina, Deroy Duarte, Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro, Garry Rodrigues, Jovane Cabral.
Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Spain vs Cape Verde that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 75%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 50%
Cards
0
League: 5.25
Corners
0
League: 7.5
Home Team
Spain
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
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0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
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xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Cape Verde
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Qatar
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Switzerland
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Haiti
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Morocco
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Scotland
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Turkey
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Paraguay
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Curaçao
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Ecuador
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Germany
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Ivory Coast
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Saudi Arabia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Spain
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Iraq
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Norway
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Senegal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Algeria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Argentina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Austria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Croatia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
England
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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Mexico
South Korea
Czech Republic
South Africa
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Canada
Qatar
Switzerland
Brazil
Haiti
Morocco
Scotland
USA
Australia
Paraguay
Curaçao
Ecuador
Germany
Ivory Coast
Japan
Netherlands
Sweden
Tunisia
Belgium
Iran
New Zealand
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay
France
Norway
Senegal
Algeria
Argentina
Austria
Jordan
Colombia
Congo DR
Portugal
Uzbekistan
Croatia
England
Ghana
Panama