Spain open their marketing campaign towards Cape Verde in Atlanta, with former midfielder lining up in midfield for the reigning European champions.
For Cape Verde, former and Salernitana winger begins, giving the Blue Sharks a well-known face for Serie A followers as they appear to trigger an upset towards one of many event favourites.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 14: Luis de la Fuente Castillo, Head Coach of Spain speaks to the media throughout a press convention in the future forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain vs Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Photographs)
Spain vs Cape Verde – 2026 World Cup Official Lineups
Spain: ; , , Cubarsi, ; Rodri, Ruiz, , ; , Oyarzabal
Cape Verde: ; Borges, Lopes, Cabral, Moreira; Pina, Monteiro, Duarte; Cabral, Livramento, Mendes