Round 1 ·
Spain
4-3-3
Luis de la Fuente
HT: 0-0
Cape Verde
4-1-4-1
Bubista
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–0
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Spain
4-3-3 · Luis de la Fuente
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Cape Verde
4-1-4-1 · Bubista
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Spain and Cape Verde finished level at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a result that left both teams with 1 point after 1 match in World Cup Group H. For fans in Turks and Caicos Islands following Monday 15 June, 12:00 EDT, it was a match shaped more by control and discipline than by any decisive opening.
The game stayed locked throughout, and the scoreboard never moved from 0-0 at halftime or at full time. Spain, coached by Luis de la Fuente, came in with a 4-3-3 and finished with the same return in the standings: 0 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, 0 goals scored and 0 conceded. Cape Verde, set up by Bubista in a 4-1-4-1, matched that defensive record with 0 goals for and 0 against from their opening match and kept pace with the group leaders in a practical, compact contest.
That balance was reflected in the match control and the discipline shown at both ends. Cape Verde picked up the first card of the game in the 16th minute, while Spain were shown a yellow card in the 90th minute. Those moments were among the few clear flashes in a match that stayed tight until the final whistle, and the attendance of 67640 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium underlined the scale of the occasion. The venue in Atlanta gave the fixture a major stage, but the football remained measured and risk-aware.
For readers in Turks and Caicos Islands, the local takeaway was simple: Spain and Cape Verde both protected their early position in World Cup Group H, and both kept the section compressed after a first-round draw. Spain remain 1st and Cape Verde 2nd, so the next step for each side will be to turn those 1 points into a more commanding place in the group. With 0 goals scored apiece, the margin for the next match is already clear.
Prediction (opinion) does not apply here because this was a finished match, but the result still points to a group that has opened with very little separation. Fans in Turks and Caicos Islands will now watch how Spain and Cape Verde respond to a start built on shared points, clean sheets and a draw that kept World Cup Group H finely poised.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
World Cup Group H opens with a sharp early test in Atlanta, where Spain and Cape Verde will meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Round 1. For fans in Turks and Caicos Islands, the timing is set for Monday 15 June, 12:00 EDT, with ESPN Caribbean listed among the viewing options. The table picture already gives this fixture edge: Cape Verde are first, Spain are third, and both arrive with 0 points, so the first points on offer will shape the tone of the group from the start.
Spain will come in under Luis de la Fuente with their position at 3 carrying obvious weight, even before a ball is kicked. Cape Verde, led by Bubista, sit at 1 and can lean into that top spot, which adds pressure to a side starting from the chasing pack. In a group where every opening result matters, the contrast between 1st and 3rd gives the meeting more than a standard opener. It will be about who settles quickest at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and who handles the early rhythm of World Cup Group H better in front of a global audience.
The numbers on the page offer a reminder of how tight the situation is. Cape Verde have 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 0 goals for and 0 goals against, while Spain also stand at 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with the same 0 goals for and 0 goals against. That leaves the league tables to do the talking for now, and the immediate difference comes from the positions rather than any recent scoreline. With both teams starting from a clean competitive slate, the opening stretch should reward the side that can impose control first and keep that control through the full match context.
The wider Group H angle is also simple to read. Cape Verde are listed as the leader, Saudi Arabia are second, and the gap between them is 0 points, which means the top of the section is entirely open before kick-off. Spain, from 3rd place, will know that a strong start in Atlanta would immediately alter how the group is viewed, while Cape Verde can reinforce their position with an opening result that preserves their place at the summit. In a first round with no points yet attached to any of the sides, the opening 90 minutes will carry outsized value for the table.
For fans in Turks and Caicos Islands, this looks like a meeting where the first goal could decide the shape of World Cup Group H. The immediate stakes are clear, and the winner in Atlanta will set an early marker before the group settles into its next round of pressure.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
A chance presents itself to Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain but his header goes wide
Lamine Yamal from Spain swings in the corner from the right.
Kevin Lenini successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lamine Yamal is blocked
Diney Borges from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 74%, Cape Verde: 26%.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Roberto Lopes from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Spain
Ryan Mendes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Telmo Arcanjo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain are trying to create something here.
After a tactical foul, Pedri sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Pedri from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nuno Da Costa
Willy Semedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain are trying to create something here.
Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde start a counter attack
A shot by Lamine Yamal is blocked
Roberto Lopes from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedri swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Diney Borges from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Spain: 74%, Cape Verde: 26%.
Diney Borges sends a header towards goal, but Unai Simon is there to comfortably save it
Telmo Arcanjo from Cape Verde swings in the corner from the right.
Dani Olmo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kevin Lenini is blocked
Cape Verde start a counter attack
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Steven Moreira from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lamine Yamal from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Roberto Lopes successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mikel Oyarzabal is blocked
Dani Olmo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Lamine Yamal from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rodri is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Williams in a tactical substitution.
Willy Semedo from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Rodri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joao Paulo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 74%, Cape Verde: 26%.
Roberto Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Spain trips Joao Paulo
Marc Cucurella sends a header towards goal, but Vozinha is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Lamine Yamal from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Ferran Torres is leaving the field to be replaced by Dani Olmo in a tactical substitution.
Joao Paulo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diney Borges from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 74%, Cape Verde: 26%.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joao Paulo from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lamine Yamal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jamiro Monteiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Telmo Arcanjo in a tactical substitution.
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ryan Mendes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diney Borges successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Pedri is blocked
A shot by Ferran Torres is blocked
Kevin Lenini relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Nuno Da Costa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Steven Moreira from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Spain
Sidny Lopes Cabral is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Paulo in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Merino from Spain trips Kevin Lenini
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diney Borges successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ferran Torres is blocked
Ball possession: Spain: 74%, Cape Verde: 26%.
Sidny Lopes Cabral makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sidny Lopes Cabral from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Lopes from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Mikel Merino as he directs a shot on target, but Vozinha saves it
Marcos Llorente creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nuno Da Costa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lamine Yamal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikel Oyarzabal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Gavi is leaving the field to be replaced by Lamine Yamal in a tactical substitution.
Fabian Ruiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Cape Verde: 28%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Rodri is penalised for pushing Vozinha
Vozinha from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedri swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jamiro Monteiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Steven Moreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Nuno Da Costa wins an air challenge against Aymeric Laporte
Ball possession: Spain: 71%, Cape Verde: 29%.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Today's attendance is 67640
The match is very one-sided right now. Spain are clearly dominating possession
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Roberto Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jamiro Monteiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Willy Semedo from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Steven Moreira from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Vozinha from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedri swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Dailon Rocha Livramento is leaving the field to be replaced by Nuno Da Costa in a tactical substitution.
Laros Duarte is leaving the field to be replaced by Deroy Duarte in a tactical substitution.
Jovane Cabral is leaving the field to be replaced by Willy Semedo in a tactical substitution.
Diney Borges relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gavi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 71%, Cape Verde: 29%.
Vozinha from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ryan Mendes from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedri from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Diney Borges from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Aymeric Laporte fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sidny Lopes Cabral from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fabian Ruiz sends a header towards goal, but Vozinha is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Pedri from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Vozinha from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Cape Verde: 28%.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Mikel Oyarzabal fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Gavi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Gavi is penalised for pushing Ryan Mendes
Vozinha from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Fabian Ruiz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Spain start a counter attack
Pedri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diney Borges makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Cape Verde: 28%.
Pau Cubarsi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jamiro Monteiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Fabian Ruiz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Pedri from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rodri wins an air challenge against Laros Duarte
Safe hands from Vozinha as he comes out and claims the ball
Spain are trying to create something here.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Spain: 70%, Cape Verde: 30%.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Marcos Llorente from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Roberto Lopes from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rodri from Spain heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Pedri from Spain swings in the corner from the left.
Aymeric Laporte sends a header towards goal, but Vozinha is there to comfortably save it
Aymeric Laporte wins an air challenge against Roberto Lopes
Pedri from Spain swings in the corner from the right.
Jovane Cabral from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Roberto Lopes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Good effort by Ferran Torres as he directs a shot on target, but Vozinha saves it
The cross by Marc Cucurella from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 69%, Cape Verde: 31%.
Goal kick for Spain
Kevin Lenini makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pau Cubarsi wins an air challenge against Dailon Rocha Livramento
Pedri from Spain is ruled offside
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Cape Verde start a counter attack
Sidny Lopes Cabral from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Fabian Ruiz goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Diney Borges successfully blocks the shot
Ferran Torres from Spain heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Pedri from Spain swings in the corner from the left.
Ball possession: Spain: 68%, Cape Verde: 32%.
Mikel Oyarzabal sends a header towards goal, but Vozinha is there to comfortably save it
Oooh... that was a sitter! Ferran Torres should have scored from that position
CROSSBAR! A shot from Ferran Torres stings the crossbar!
Marc Cucurella creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Rodri from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Spain
Jovane Cabral fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Marcos Llorente from Spain trips Dailon Rocha Livramento
Marc Cucurella from Spain is ruled offside
Goal kick for Spain
Dailon Rocha Livramento fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Cape Verde: 34%.
The referee signals a free kick as Ferran Torres from Spain trips Sidny Lopes Cabral
Obstruction as Ferran Torres cuts off the run of Sidny Lopes Cabral. A free-kick is awarded.
Sidny Lopes Cabral makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain are trying to create something here.
Ryan Mendes from Cape Verde is ruled offside
Jovane Cabral makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain are in control of the ball.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sidny Lopes Cabral relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cape Verde are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Vozinha as he comes out and claims the ball
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 69%, Cape Verde: 31%.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Marc Cucurella from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Marc Cucurella goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Marc Cucurella but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Marc Cucurella finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Spain are trying to create something here.
Roberto Lopes successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Gavi is blocked
Ferran Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kevin Lenini makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ferran Torres from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Cucurella successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Steven Moreira is blocked
Cape Verde are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Spain: 70%, Cape Verde: 30%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ryan Mendes from Cape Verde is ruled offside
Rodri from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde are trying to create something here.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Diney Borges from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dailon Rocha Livramento from Cape Verde is ruled offside
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Cape Verde: 28%.
Goal kick for Cape Verde
A shot by Pau Cubarsi is blocked
Steven Moreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Rodri from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Fabian Ruiz goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Sidny Lopes Cabral relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sidny Lopes Cabral relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yellow card for Sidny Lopes Cabral
Sidny Lopes Cabral is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Sidny Lopes Cabral from Cape Verde. Marcos Llorente on the receiving end of that.
Roberto Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pedri shoots from outside the box, but Vozinha has it under control
Pedri tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Vozinha
Spain are trying to create something here.
Gavi hand-balls
Gavi controls the ball with his hand
Ball possession: Spain: 72%, Cape Verde: 28%.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jovane Cabral makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Cape Verde are in control of the ball.
Vozinha from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Roberto Lopes from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ryan Mendes from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedri swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jovane Cabral relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marcos Llorente makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 80%, Cape Verde: 20%.
Aymeric Laporte wins an air challenge against Dailon Rocha Livramento
Jamiro Monteiro from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Roberto Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gavi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sidny Lopes Cabral relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are in control of the ball.
Cape Verde are in control of the ball.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Vozinha from Cape Verde intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aymeric Laporte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 77%, Cape Verde: 23%.
Gavi wins an air challenge against Steven Moreira
Spain are in control of the ball.
Cape Verde take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Cape Verde
Diney Borges makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Cucurella is penalised for pushing Ryan Mendes
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
Cape Verde kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Turks and Caicos Islands have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Turks and Caicos Islands broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Turks and Caicos Islands is Monday 15 June 2026 at 12:00 EDT.
Local broadcast partners for Turks and Caicos Islands have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Turks and Caicos Islands broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Spain or Cape Verde.
Spain and Cape Verde have met 8 times in the available record: Spain have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Cape Verde have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group H, Round 1, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
67,640
Minute
90+3'
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