Spain vs. Cape Verde Picks – World Cup Group H Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jun 15) 

• When: Monday, June 15, 2026. 1:00 PM ET
• Where: Atlanta Stadium, USA
• How to Watch: FOX

Match Result	Odds
Spain	-1100
The Draw	+1100
Cape Verde	+2800

Spain vs. Cape Verde World Cup Preview

The reigning European champions open their Group H campaign at the FIFA World Cup on June 15. Spain will be heavily favored to overcome Cape Verde, while the minnows will be aiming to cause one of the biggest upsets in sports history.

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Spain Stats & Team News

Luis de la Fuente’s Spain opens its World Cup campaign in Atlanta on Monday. The reigning European champions are favorites to win this summer’s competition, and their form over the last 12 months is exceptional.

La Roja finished second in last year’s UEFA Nations League, and they have won six of their last nine internationals. Back-to-back draws against Egypt and Iraq have raised eyebrows, but it is worth noting that experimental teams have been fielded.

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal is a doubt for the opening match of the World Cup, but Ferran Torres could deputize after scoring 16 in 33 appearances for Barcelona last season.

Likely Lineup:

(4-3-3) Simon (GK); Porro, Llorente, Cubarsi, Cucurella; Rodri, Gavi, Pedri; Olmo, Oyarzabal, Torres

Cape Verde Stats & Team News

Cape Verde will be making their World Cup debut this summer, becoming one of the smallest nations in history to earn qualification.

Bubista has done an excellent job with the CAF nation, securing qualification after winning seven of their ten fixtures. Despite facing lower-ranked nations, confidence can be drawn from the fact that Cape Verde have avoided defeat in 11 of their last 12 fixtures.

A 3-0 win over Serbia at the end of May suggests they could be a better team than many expect.

Likely Lineup:

(4-2-3-1) Vozinha (GK); Pina, Borges, Lopes, S. Cabral; Arcanjo, Pina; Mendes, Montero, J. Cabral; Da Costa

Head-to-Head Stats

• This will be the first-ever meeting between Spain and Cape Verde.

Spain vs. Cape Verde World Cup Picks

There is a major gulf between these two nations, ensuring that Spain should be capable of recording a big win on matchday one in Group H. Therefore, the spread could present the most interest from a value perspective.

• Spain (-2.5) (-129)