FIFA WC: When and where to watch Spain vs Cabo Verde; know all details
Atlanta, June 14
History will be made at Atlanta Stadium as Cabo Verde play in a FIFA World Cup match for the first time when they take on reigning European champions Spain at Atlanta Stadium on Monday. This will be the pair's first meeting at the senior international level.
Cabo Verde are the third-least populous nation to reach the tournament behind Curacao and Iceland.
Spain are preparing for their 17th FIFA World Cup (1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) and looking to make amends after crashing out in the Round of 16 at the previous instalment in Qatar.
The 2020 winners are entering this tournament as one of the favourites to lift the trophy.
How to watch Spain vs Cabo Verde live in India
Live streaming and live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 football matches will be available on the Zee5 platform and app in India. Subscription will be needed.
Live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on the Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels in India.
Key details
Date and kick-off time: Monday, June 15, 9:30 PM (IST).
Venue: Atlanta Stadium
Referee: Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh
Squads
Spain-
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Marcos Llorente, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Pubill, Eric Garcia, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo
Midfielders: Rodrigo Hernandez, Martin Zubimendi, Pedri Gonzalez, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Pablo Paez 'Gavi', Alex Baena
Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Dani Olmo, Victor Munoz, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino
Cabo Verde-
Goalkeepers: Vozinha, Marcio Rosa, C.J. dos Santos
Defenders: Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral, Logan Costa, Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, Joao Paulo Fernandes, Roberto 'Pico' Lopes, Kelvin Pires, Ianique 'Stopira' Tavares
Midfielders: Telmo Arcanjo, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Yannick Semedo
Forwards: Gilson Benchimol, Jovane Cabral, Nuno da Costa, Dailon Livramento, Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues, Willy Semedo, Helio Varela
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is a great moment for football fans! Spain has a stacked squad, but Cabo Verde's story is inspiring. I wonder if India could learn from their grassroots development.
As an Indian football fan, seeing Cabo Verde play their first World Cup match is humbling. Our population is huge, but our football infrastructure is decades behind. Hope we can see Team India in the WC one day! 🔥🏆
Spain is definitely the favourite, but this is a David vs Goliath story. I'm rooting for Cabo Verde to at least give a good fight. Their squad has some promising names.
Disappointing that the article didn't mention when India would play—oh wait, we never qualify! 😂 Jokes apart, kudos to Unite8 Sports for telecasting this. Hopefully, Indian football gets better soon.
The historical context is amazing. Third least populous nation in a World Cup. This is why I love football—it's truly global. Good luck to both teams.
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