🇪🇸 Spain vs Cape Verde 🇨🇻
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde (full time). The match aired in Spanish in the US free on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
Where it aired in Spanish
The match aired in Spanish on Telemundo, free over the air, and streamed on Peacock. Each team's next game airs on the same channels.
The teams
Spain reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Spain are former world champions, with 1 title, so they arrive among the favourites rather than the underdogs. Much of the attention will fall on Lamine Yamal, the team's marquee name.
Cape Verde reach the 2026 World Cup through CAF and have been drawn into Group H alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Cape Verde have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
The venue
The match is played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, a 71,000-capacity venue that FIFA refers to as Atlanta Stadium during the tournament. The nearest major airport is Atlanta (ATL). FIFA enforces a clear-bag policy at every venue, so plan to travel light and arrive early to get through security.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium →Frequently asked questions
How did Spain vs Cape Verde end?+
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde (full time).
Where can I watch Spain vs Cape Verde in Spanish?+
In Spanish in the US, the match airs free over the air on Telemundo, on Universo on cable, and streams on Peacock. Telemundo is the easiest free option.
What time does Spain vs Cape Verde kick off?+
Kickoff is at 11:00 AM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 2:00 PM ART (Mexico, US Eastern and Argentina times). Check the timezone table above for your exact local time.
Is Spain vs Cape Verde free to watch?+
Yes, if it airs on Telemundo over the air you can watch it free with an antenna. Universo (cable) and Peacock (streaming) are paid options that also carry it in Spanish.
What channel is the match on in Spanish?+
Telemundo or Universo on TV, and Peacock for streaming, all with Spanish-language commentary.
Where is Spain vs Cape Verde played?+
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
Who is favourite in Spain vs Cape Verde?+
Group matches are tight; see the "what to expect" section above for the head-to-head context.
Diego Salcedo is a bilingual football writer based in Houston. He breaks down matches, tactics and the talking points of every World Cup matchday, following South American and European football closely for over a decade.
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