Spain and Cape Verde kick off their World Cup campaigns in Atlanta on Monday, June 15. On paper this is a hugely lopsided matchup. Spain enters as one of the favorites to win the World Cup, while tiny Cape Verde is making its first ever appearance at the tournament.

Campanelli Stadium in Brockton will host official FIFA World Cup watch parties later this month, highlighting the historic participation of Haiti and Cape Verde.

Lopes is Dublin born and bred. His mother is Irish and his father hails from the tiny nation made up of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa. As the only

Spain and Belgium begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns, while Saudi Arabia renew their rivalry with Uruguay and Iran take on New Zealand in a crucial Group G encounter. Here's when and where fans in India can catch all four matches live on TV and online.