Minute by minute live Spain vs Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World CupBy Janderson Luiz
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Spain faces Cape Verde this Monday (15) in the first round of Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game takes place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta (USA), starting at 1 pm (Brasília time). La Roja arrives as the clear favorite, while the Africans make their debut in the competition.
Coach Luis de la Fuente should send a team to the field with Unai Simón in goal, a defensive line formed by Llorente, Cubarsí, Laporte and Cucurella, a midfield with Rodri, Pedri and Fabián Ruiz, and an attack with Oyarzabal, Olmo and Torres. Lamine Yamal, recovered from injury, should start on the bench. Bubista commands Cape Verde with a compact formation.
How to follow minute by minute
Several portals offer real-time coverage with constant updates on scores, statistics, ball possession, shots and key plays. SofaScore and ge.globo are the main options for following the minute by minute with detailed data, confirmed lineups, cards and substitutions. Apps like Flashscore and OneFootball also deliver real-time notifications.
During the match, the focus will be on Spain’s possession actions and Cape Verde’s counterattack attempts. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with a capacity of over 71 thousand fans, should provide a vibrant environment for the group’s opening.
Where to watch live
In Brazil, the official live broadcast is carried out byCazéTV on YouTube, with exclusive narration and comments. The platform should start coverage before the game, with pre-game starting at 12pm. Some bookmakers like Betano also offer streaming for customers.
Abroad, the match is broadcast on channels such as FOX (USA), RTVE (Spain) and other regional broadcasters. In Brazil, there is no confirmed open broadcast on linear TV, prioritizing free streaming from CazéTV.
Tips for not missing any bids
- Access CazéTV’s YouTube in advance and activate notifications.
- Open a live score website in the background for supplemental statistics.
- Referee Adham Mohammad must referee the match, which marks the first official duel between the teams.
- Pay attention to the pitch conditions and weather in Atlanta, which can influence the pace of the game.
The expectation is for Spanish dominance from the start, but minute by minute there are surprises typical of World Cup debuts.















